When you or people you love need heart care, finding the right doctor and heart center can be hard. Knowing the right questions to ask can help you and your family make the best healthcare decision for you.

What credentials do the doctors and hospital have?
Einstein Institute for Heart and Vascular Health doctors hold advanced qualifications in their fields and are board certified in an area of specialty (cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, etc.). Many have special certifications and many years of experience in areas related to their specialties.

Your hospital should also be accredited. Einstein Institute for Heart and Vascular Health is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's most prominent standard setting and accrediting body for healthcare.

How much experience does the medical staff have?
Research shows that patients can expect better outcomes when their hospital has more experience in the procedures they will undergo. At Einstein Institute for Heart and Vascular Health, our entire heart team draws on many years of experience to give you the quality care you need.

• We’ve been performing cardiac catheterizations since 1967 and bypass surgeries since 1970.
• Einstein's interventional cardiologists perform thousands of catheterizations and angioplasties every year.
• Our electrophysiologists have been using advanced technology to treat heart rhythm disorders for many years.
• Our nurses also specialize in heart care. Most have advanced training and accreditation in critical care (the Critical Care RN designation) and life support (Advanced Life Support Cardiac.)

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