Cardiac Care at Providence Swedish

Health for a Better World

At Providence Swedish, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we deliver clinical excellence right alongside compassionate care. Our teams work together in partnership with you, collaborating on a personalized treatment plan that fits your specific needs. Our cardiac and vascular specialists use the most innovative treatments to care for a growing range of heart-related conditions in both adults and children.

We are the region’s leading cardiovascular care center, providing the broadest range of services and sub-specialties for complex heart and vascular conditions.

Through our combination of confidence, capability and compassion, we set the highest standards for ourselves and our organization. Through transformation and innovation, we strive to improve the quality of life in our communities and achieve our ultimate vision – health for a better world.

James’ Experience

James is a real patient who survived a heart incident with the help of Providence Swedish in 2015.

Although James had just passed his annual wellness exam, one day he started experiencing severe back pain. It turned out that he was suffering from an aortic dissection – a rare condition, often genetic, that causes the layers of the heart’s largest blood vessel to separate.

Thanks to the doctors at Providence Swedish, James survived major open-heart surgery, but he also struggled with depression during his recovery. After several years, he found purpose in helping others feel less alone.

Now, James, a former professional basketball player, runs a non-profit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and works on mental health initiatives with the NBA.