Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute has achieved international and national accreditation for many of its programs. Our physicians take a personal approach to taking care of patients and treat them as family. Seeing the progress of Hoag patients after their surgeries reminds the staff why they went into medicine.

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Aortic Program

The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center offers a comprehensive approach to aortic care, including the use of advanced diagnostic testing and active surveillance. The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag is a comprehensive program that provides a multidisciplinary, integrated team approach to caring for complex aortic disease. Our team offers long-term management including active surveillance, advanced treatment options and 24/7 emergency care.

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Coronary Artery Disease Program

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for men and women. At Hoag, our dedicated team stands ready to help patients with coronary artery disease, heart attack, chronic total occlusion and more.

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General Cardiovascular Program

There are certain steps you can take to potentially lower your risk factors for many types of heart disease. As a bonus, making these dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes will go a long way toward improving your overall health.

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Heart Failure Program

Heart failure may lead to severe complications. At Hoag, we're dedicated to helping our neighbors who need heart failure management and treatment in Orange County. Our dedicated team stands ready to help patients manage advanced heart disease with comprehensive care to improve their quality of life.

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Heart Rhythm Program

There are many types of heart rhythm disorders that can impact the heart, which is why Orange County residents deserve the best in cardiac arrhythmia care, and at Hoag, that's exactly what they'll get. Read on to learn how Hoag’s experienced team evaluates and treats the full array of heart rhythm disorders.

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Heart Valve Program

The Nancy & Bill Thompson Heart Valve Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease, including care for heart patients with conditions involving aortic, tricuspid or mitral valves. From mitral regurgitation to high-risk valve repair procedures and minimally invasive valve replacements, Hoag has the tools, the technology, the programs and the award-winning team of board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons you need for heart valve disease.

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U.S. News & Word Report - High Performing Hospital

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute has achieved international and national accreditation for many of its programs. We are rated High Performing for Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Surgery and Heart Failure.

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STS National Database

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating out of three stars, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for three categories of surgery – isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) and isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The cardiac surgery performance of Hoag is in the highest quality tier in the current analysis timeframe from January 2020 through June 2023. Fewer than 2.6% of hospitals nationwide receive a three-star rating for isolated aortic valve replacement. Fewer than 10.4% of hospitals nationwide receive a three-star rating for the isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) category, which Hoag has maintained for 1 year. Fewer than 22.2% of hospitals nationwide receive a three-star rating for the isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which Hoag has maintained for two years.

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American Heart Association 2022 GOLD PLUS Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure

The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure award recognizes hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s latest evidence-based care standards for heart failure patients, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions. Hoag Hospital has earned this distinction and is nationally recognized for excellence in multiple cardiovascular procedures, with both its Newport Beach and Irvine campuses designated as Cardiovascular Receiving Centers.

“It was phenomenal; everyone was so warm and expeditious. They were candid that there was a risk to my baby, but calmly and consistently reassured me that they were doing everything they could to ensure a positive outcome.”
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