Why choose CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center for your heart care?

Experienced Staff
CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center is one of the largest heart programs in Minnesota. We see more than 30,000 patients in consult and follow-up annually.
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Quality Care
We have been the recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award for two consecutive years. View our other quality outcomes in our special report.
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Range of Services
We offer a full range of cardiovascular services: diagnostic/non-invasive testing, interventional/invasive procedures, heart and vascular surgery, electrophysiology and lifestyle management. Sign up for one of our lifestyle management programs to improve your health.
Learn more about our disease prevention services

Multiple Locations
Our dedicated cardiologists, nurses and technical staff drive nearly a half million miles each year to provide cardiology services to thousands of Minnesotans. Receive our services close to your home.
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Technology / Innovation
We bring the latest life-saving heart and vascular technologies to you 24 hours a day. We are one of the few sites in Minnesota to offer patients access to novel cardiovascular drugs and therapies through clinical trials.
View our list of clinical trials

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“Cardiac situations are stressful, but you
know they will take good care of you…"

"I couldn’t get around the house, and I was just out of breath and really tired…"

“I noticed instantly a greater capacity to do things – I felt like Rocky!”

“We’re helping husbands and wives go back home together – that’s the best part.” Wade Schmidt, MD, Interventional Cardiologist

"We are able to give people a gift
– the future.” Laura Van Heel, RN

“Not only can you survive with a heart problem, you can really end up thriving…” John Inkster, Exercise Physiologist