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Powerful Cardiac Care


Our
Services

Each year, cardiovascular disease claims nearly one million Americans - more than cancer, trauma, pneumonia, influenza and AIDS combined. This is why Broward Health combines the medical expertise, technology and facilities to provide the highest level of care in Broward County. [more...]


Our
Expertise

Broward Health, one of the nation's leading health care systems for treating heart disease, is proud to have on staff some of the top physicians in the country performing some of the most advanced procedures available. [more...]

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Our
Technology

With recent acquisitions such as the 128 multi-slice CT scanner, Broward Health can provide the most advanced thoracic diagnosis available in Broward. The 115,000 sq. ft. Heart Center of Excellence includes state of the art cardiovascular surgical suites, cardiac cath labs, and [more...]


Managing Your Blood Pressure

One third of all heart attack survivors have another heart attack within five years
Hear about the dangers of second heart attacks and how to prevent them from Dr. David E. Perloff, MD, FACC, FACP, Medical Director Cardiac Rehabilitation [more...]


Surgical Services

Cardiovascular Surgical Services
Our comprehensive list of surgical services includes: coronary artery bypass, minimally invasive aortic/mitral valve surgery, complex mitral valve repair, and [more...]

Take a Tour of our high-tech surgical suites and beautiful lobby at Broward General Medical Center.


Wellness Screening

Heart-Healthy Recipes
We've got hundreds of delicious heart-healthy recipes, like this Hearty Chili Recipe, a great hearty entrée that's easy to make for a big crowd. [more...]

Find even more recipes in our Healthy Cooking library »


Cholesterol Guidelines
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is carried by the blood to all parts of your body. How can you keep your blood cholesterol at a healthy level? Your first step to heart healthy living is to assess your risk. [more...]

Visit our Cholesterol Center today!


Heart Disease Worksheet
It's important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have cardiovascular disease. Provide the information requested here to find out how well you're managing your condition. [more...]


Patient Resources
Find out more about how to keep your heart health. Check out our Health Library, with over 12,000 pages of medical content, interactive tools, wizards, animated procedures and [more...]

Know Your Risk Factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors

Heart Disease Risk Factors
Research has found that the risk of developing heart disease not only increases with the number of risk factors, but also the level of severity of each risk factor. One of the ways you can help prevent heart disease is by knowing your risk factors. [more...]

Cardiac NEWS

Heart Care Newsletter

Sign up for our Heart Care e-Health Newsletter
Heart Health Monthly Newsletter brings you up to date, credible information regarding cardiac issues. [more...]

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Meet our CHIEF Medical Director

A Message from Michael A. Chizner, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C.
Chief Medical Director,
The Heart Center of Excellence
1625 S.E. 3rd Ave., Suite 300
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-355-5001

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