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Cardiovascular Services: Protect Your Heart with Nationally Ranked Care
The facts are clear: your heart demands attention. Cardiovascular disease is the single biggest health threat to women over the age of 25. Each year, six times as many women die from heart disease as from breast cancer. Yet, despite facing higher mortality rates from heart attacks and strokes than men, women are often less likely to receive appropriate care.
Our experts know that women have unique physiological needs. The Program for Women’s Cardiovascular Health at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is founded on the principle of identifying and treating cardiovascular disease specifically in women of all ages.
Recognized among the top 10 cardiology programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026), Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is your destination for highly specialized, nationally recognized care.
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Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive, personalized care to meet your needs throughout the stages of your life. We also offer convenient locations and scheduling options that help you fit appointments into your busy day.
Northwestern Medicine is anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with the highest-ranked cardiology, heart and vascular surgery program in Illinois for 18 straight years.*
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Take the first step toward a healthier future. Northwestern Medicine’s thorough online assessment helps you understand your unique risk factors and provides ways to enhance and protect your heart.
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*Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked No. 7 for Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026.