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Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care 

The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will be the new standard for the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions. CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute is the largest heart program in the state and ranked #1 for heart care in Central Arkansas by U.S.  News & World Report. The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will allow CHI St. Vincent to continue to expand its heart program for the most complex cases, combining inpatient and outpatient heart care services including cardiac electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery programs in one location.
 
The Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care will provide the following services: 

• Advanced heart failure, including mechanical circulatory support and left ventricle assist device (LVAD) assessment, treatment, infusion and follow-up services

• Cardiopulmonary testing and treatment 

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) 

• Watchman procedures (minimally invasive technique reducing risk of stroke and bleeding) 

• Transcatheter mitral valve repair 

• Cardiogenic shock program 

• Cardio-oncology program 

• Cardiac ultrasound and stress testing 

• EKG and Electrophysiologic Testing 

• Vein and vascular testing

• Transesophageal echocardiogram procedures 

• HeartSmart heart screening and cardio metabolic evaluation/treatment

This gift from Isabel and John Ed Anthony is the largest single gift ever received by CHI St. Vincent. We are so grateful for their long-time support of our mission and ministry.