General Info

Illinois Heart and Vascular is a health care center that specializes in the detection and treatment of cardiac diseases. The center offers treatment to patients who are suffering from blood pressure and cholesterol. It operates the Nuclear Cardiology Center, which deals in coronary artery diseases and uses stress imaging techniques. Its heart failure clinic provides treatment for fatigue, appetite loss, ankle swelling, weight gain, cough and chest problems. The center works in collaboration with the American Heart Association, Department of Health and Human Services and National Institutes of Health to raise awareness among women. Illinois Heart and Vascular is affiliated with the Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center and Swedish Covenant Hospital. It maintains one of its locations in Oak Lawn, Ill.