Heart and Vascular
Our specialists use a team approach and the latest advances to treat all types of cardiovascular conditions, whether common or complex. We lead the field with effective treatments for what ails your heart.
Medically reviewed by Thomas Smith, M.D. on Aug. 01, 2025.
Proven Leaders in Heart Disease and Vascular Care
If you're looking for the best possible partner to help you manage your cardiovascular disease, turn to the specialists at UC Davis Health. We've been pioneering treatments for heart and vascular diseases for decades. Our skilled and compassionate teams utilize leading-edge treatments guided by research to help you live life to the fullest.
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Our Difference
Advanced Technology
Our state-of-the-art heart disease diagnosis, treatment and surgical capabilities ensure you receive top-notch care and excellent outcomes.
Personalized Approach
Our team believes in customized heart care for every patient who walks through our doors. We strive to know you and to help you.
Innovative Research
Our heart specialists are nationally recognized for their work on the next generation of technologies, therapies and surgical techniques.
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As Sacramento's No. 1 hospital, you'll benefit from unique advantages in primary care and specialty care. This includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment options from experts in 150 specialties.
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Advanced Cardiac Services
We’re a top-ranked cardiology and heart surgery program providing compassionate care for all types of cardiac conditions. We’re committed to supporting all aspects of your health and helping you heal and feel your best.
Our specialties and services include:
Heart Failure Care
Our award-winning Comprehensive Heart Failure Program treats people living with all stages of heart failure. We offer the latest therapies, mechanical heart pumps, and home monitoring devices.
Structural Heart Disease Care
Our Structural Heart Disease Program experts treat a wide range of conditions affecting the heart's chambers or valves. We provide the latest surgical and nonsurgical therapies. As an academic medical center, we're able to offer a wide variety of treatments.
Cardiac Rehab
In our Cardiac Rehab Program, your dedicated team creates a personalized plan to strengthen your heart health. We support you through every step of recovery after a cardiac diagnosis or procedure.
Women’s Cardiovascular Care and Research
Our Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program offers evidence-based, comprehensive heart care tailored to the needs of women. We also provide education and participate in research.
Focus on Prevention
We’re passionate about preventing heart disease, so we’ve partnered with the community to offer heart health programs. Focus areas include healthy eating, managing stress, and staying active.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
This service, with two electrophysiology labs, offers complete diagnosis and treatment for patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Patients and their families receive educational information throughout their care — from hospitalization to outpatient follow-up.
State-of-the-Art Vascular Care
As one of the most active vascular centers in California, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for all types of vein disease.
Our services include:
Vascular Care
At our Vascular Center, you get a coordinated team of experts to address all aspects of vascular disease. We offer the latest non-invasive testing and treatments, as well as minimally invasive procedures, for all types of venous disease.
Vascular Lab Services
We use non-invasive imaging techniques to diagnose all types of conditions affecting the blood vessels. We also offer detailed follow-up studies to track disease progression or response to treatment.
Vascular Surgery
Our Division of Vascular Surgery is the largest vascular specialty group in the region. From diagnosis through rehabilitation, we care for people living with all types of vascular diseases.
Vein Program
Our Vein Program provides tailored treatment for all types of venous disorders, including varicose veins. We use the most advanced therapies to address aesthetic and health vein concerns.
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (also called heart disease) refers to a group of common conditions that occur when something is wrong with the major blood vessels leading to your heart or brain.
Common types of heart disease include:
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Arteries are the body’s largest blood vessels. Heart attacks and strokes can occur when arteries that supply blood to the heart or brain become narrowed or blocked, also known as coronary artery disease.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart muscle loses its ability to properly pump blood through your body.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the arms and legs become narrowed or blocked.
Aneurysms
When the body’s blood vessels are damaged or unhealthy, weakened areas called aneurysms can develop. If these areas rupture (break apart), uncontrolled bleeding can be life-threatening.
Heart and Vascular Care FAQs
If you have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, circulation problems, or leg swelling, you may need heart or vascular care. These symptoms are possible signs of cardiovascular problems.
Your team includes specialists in heart and blood vessel conditions, nurse practitioners, imaging experts and rehab specialists. Other types of providers may also support your care and healing.
Your team will evaluate your condition using advanced imaging and diagnostic tools. Then, we'll explain your options, which may include nonsurgical treatment. We strive to use minimally invasive or nonsurgical options whenever possible.
Yes, we welcome people seeking second opinions. We can provide expert evaluations and treatment plans for complex or high-risk cardiovascular conditions.
Conditions and Treatments
Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics*, pediatric & adolescent behavioral health, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
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