"The goal of the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason is to provide our patients with the highest quality of care, helping them fight heart disease and improve quality of life. As a regional cardiac referral center we combine cutting edge technology, innovative care practices and our unique Team Medicine approach to help patients achieve superior clinical outcomes."        -Chris Fellows, M.D.

With leading specialist and comprehensive care, the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason has helped thousands of patients in all major areas of cardiovascular care. In 2003, Virginia Mason cardiologust performed more than 51,000 procedures and our cardiothoracic surgeons performed 491 major heart surgeries.

In addition, the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason has been a pioneer in the introduction of massive surgical techniques, anticoagulation management, cardiovasular risk reduction, as well as diagnostic and interventional cardiology.

 For more information visit: www.VirginiaMason.org/heart