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Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery -- The Heart Institute
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FIRSTS at The Heart Institute

With a history of so many firsts, shouldn't we be the first place you think of for advanced cardiac care?

  • FIRST
    		•  open-heart surgery in Fairfield County.
  • FIRST
    		•  coronary angioplasty in Connecticut.
  • FIRST
    		•  use of stents to hold open coronary arteries in Fairfield County.
  • FIRST
    		•  Accredited Chest Pain Center in Connecticut.
  • FIRST
    		•  implantable defibrillator for the treatment of sudden death in Fairfield County.
  • FIRST
    		•  pacemaker implanted to treat congestive heart failure in Fairfield County.
  • FIRST
    		•  electrophysiology lab for the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in Fairfield County.
  • FIRST
    		•  and only bloodless medicine and surgery program in Southern Connecticut.
  • FIRST
    		•  and only level 1 (highest level) trauma center in Fairfield County.

    When it comes to innovative, leading-edge cardiac care, the Heart Institute at Bridgeport Hospital has a reputation that can only be described as first rate. Thanks to a team of dedicated nurses, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons is among the most innovative and experienced in the country. Their expertise has not only given us an impressive history of heart firsts — it's also made us a nationally recognized provider of leading-edge cardiac care. In fact, the reputation of our physicians and cardiac program is so outstanding, doctors from all over the world come to us for cardiac training.

    No wonder more and more people are turning to us first for all their cardiac needs. For a referral to a first-rate cardiologist, call toll free 1-888-357-2396.
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