NSMC Heart Center

The NSMC Heart Center is the only comprehensive heart center on the North Shore with fully integrated cardiac services including angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention) and advanced cardiac surgery. Our wide range of clinical services also includes electrophysiology, heart failure program, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular risk reduction and support groups. The NSMC Heart Center maintains a deep collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, which has been a key partner in the development of our cardiac services.     Learn more

Joanne Cunningham, NSMC cardiac surgery patient

Joanne and Dr. Ann Toran, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, discuss Joanne's successful mitral valve repair and MAZE procedure. watch video

Hearts in Hand: How a Procedure through the Wrist Can Save Your Life

For many people, a heart attack strikes suddenly and without warning. For others, however, like Sister Geraldine Burns, Sister of Notre Dame and vice principal at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, heart attacks can cause minor symptoms that often go unnoticed. Read more
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NSMC cardiac surgery given "all-star" rating

NSMC's cardiac surgery practice has received 3 stars three years in a row from the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center, in partnership with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.  Read more