Trusted by More Clinicians. Chosen by More Patients.

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare, is the region’s most comprehensive and trusted provider for cardiovascular care for even the most complex conditions. More patients choose Norton Heart & Vascular Institute for heart and vascular care than any other program in the region. Our providers work closely with referring providers to deliver streamlined, experience-driven care.

With more than 50 board-certified cardiovascular physicians, more than 40 advanced practice providers and a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 support professionals, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has the expertise and coordinated care subspecialty programs designed to manage complex cardiovascular conditions across all stages of care include electrophysiology, structural heart disease, advanced cardiac imaging, cardio-obstetrics, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac rehabilitation.

Advanced Capabilities and Regional Firsts

• First in Louisville to implant a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker
• First in Louisville to offer PASCAL and MitraClip for structural heart valve repair/replacement
• First in Louisville to implement CathWorks FFRangio System, a noninvasive tool for coronary artery disease evaluation
• Nation-leading extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survival rates for patients in heart failure
• Among the highest U.S. survival rates for cardiogenic shock interventions
• Over 100 transcarotid artery revascularization procedures performed for stroke and carotid artery disease
• Largest network of regional receiving centers across Louisville for ST-elevation myocardial infarction and acute heart attack intervention

Subspecialty Care

NHVI offers coordinated, streamlined access to expert care across multiple disciplines.

• Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
• General Cardiology
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Imaging
• Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Center)
• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Peripheral Artery Disease Therapy
• Structural Heart Program
• Thoracic Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Women’s Heart Program

Recognized Excellence

Our clinical outcomes and program quality are backed by national accreditations and awards.

• Chest Pain Center accreditation for four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals in Louisville by the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• HeartCare Center National Distinction of Excellence – Norton Audubon Hospital (ACC); only hospital in Louisville with this honor
• Primary percutaneous coronary intervention accreditation – Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Hospitals (ACC)
• Ventricular assist device program accreditation – Norton Audubon Hospital (DNV and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)

Partner With Us

We offer easy referral pathways, dedicated provider-to-provider communication and quick access to subspecialists for consults and second opinions.

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