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The Strongest Team For a Stronger Heart

The AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, an established leader in the fight against cardiovascular disease since 1967, addresses every facet of heart care. Through our centers of excellence in heart valve surgery, arrhythmia and ablation, lead extraction and vascular surgery, we provide cutting-edge cardiovascular and thoracic services.

Serving more than 72,000 patients each year, including approximately 4,650 who undergo heart surgery, our cardiac care centers are supported by a team of more than 1,000 specially trained nurses and technicians. We’re home to more than 125 board-certified cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who offer superior outcomes to our patients. Our specialists work together to deliver truly comprehensive heart care — from prevention and heart disease diagnosis to the latest advancements in open-heart surgery and transplantation.

Cardiovascular Services We Offer

  • Coronary Artery Care

    Expert care for coronary artery disease (CAD) is within reach. We’re West Florida’s leaders in CAD prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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  • Heart Failure

    AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute can connect you to the treatments, medications and lifestyle changes you need to live life to its fullest despite heart failure.

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Heart and Vascular Conditions And Treatments

  • Abdominal Angiogram
  • Atrial Fibrillation (non-invasive treatment)
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Blood Clots
  • Bradycardia
  • Carotid Angiogram
  • Embolization
  • Extremity Angiogram
  • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
  • Fistulagram
  • Heart Attack and Heart Failure
  • Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion
  • Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement and Removal
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Renal Angiogram
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Thrombolysis
  • Venogram

High-Quality Care for Better Outcomes

Your heart, lungs and vascular system deserve specialized care, led by experts in the field. We’re honored to deliver exceptional, award-winning care for many cardiovascular specialties, including:

Michelle Garrett

Meet Your Cardiology Nurse Navigator

Michelle has twenty years of experience in heart care and has worked in multiple cardiology units including the critical care unit, traditional and cardiovascular intensive care unit and cardiac cath lab. She is passionate about education, teaching and providing excellent service to her patients and community. Her complimentary services include helping you find a physician, answering your questions, communicating with your doctors and scheduling appointments. To learn more or request an appointment, please contact Michelle, our Cardiology Nurse Navigator.

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Convenient, Expert Care in Tampa

Our team is just that — a team. We each bring different experiences, understanding and insights to many cardiac and thoracic conditions, and we’re ready to put that expertise to work for you. Find the provider you need, right here in Tampa.

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