MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute

at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Innovation. Our Tradition.

Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial

Established in 1987, the MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute is one of the nation’s most successful and innovative heart centers. Supported by a history of progressive cardiac care at Long Beach Memorial that dates back to 1950, the Institute boasts one of California’s most comprehensive centers for the diagnosis, treatments and rehabilitation of heart disease—all in a state-of-the-art facility.

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MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute is:

...among the highest ranked hospitals—both in the nation and the state—for heart attack survival. In fact, it was ranked in the top three percent in the nation and in the top one percent of California’s 600 hospitals—for three years straight—for heart attack survival. More accolades
...recognized as the area leader in open heart surgery. More than 600 open heart surgeries are performed here annually, far exceeding the American College of Surgeon’s recommended 150 surgeries required to rate as a “proficient” heart center.
...a leader in the diagnostic evaluation and surgical treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.
...proud to offer a cardiac rehabilitation program that has been rated excellent by 99 percent of its participants, and has been shown to greatly improve a patient’s quality of life by taking a comprehensive approach to modifying risk factors associated with heart disease.
...a research leader. As a renowned heart center, the institute has 22 open research protocols relating to the treatment of heart disease.
...a leading teaching center affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, Medical Center, whose students learn the newest procedures and technologies here.

News

Long Beach Memorial Successfully Implants Cutting-Edge Heart Attack Detection Device

About MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute

The MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles County, is a nationally recognized team of caregivers performs more than 10,000 diagnostic, noninvasive and surgical procedures each year to help fight heart and vascular disease. We are proud to offer a full continuum of care: from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, research and support.

In 1958, the first cardiac catheterization laboratory was established at Long Beach Memorial (then Seaside Hospital) in Los Angeles County. In 1979, we performed our first angioplasty. Today, we continue to provide groundbreaking and sophisticated cardiovascular and endovascular procedures as part of our multidisciplinary approach.

Heart & Vascular Care Programs

Heart Care Quality Outcomes

Long Beach Memorial has earned recognition for quality outcomes that continually surpass state and national standards. We continue to hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and address any opportunities to improve.

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