Heart & Vascular
 Experienced in Caring for the Heart
When it comes to matters of the heart, there's nothing like experience. Wake County's first open heart surgery was performed at WakeMed nearly 40 years ago. Today, our heart program is the busiest in North Carolina, and we treat more heart patients than any other hospital in the state.
WakeMed brings valuable experience and experts to our patients, providing them with the best care possible. Whether it's having a cardiac team ready and waiting for you in a time of emergency or helping you regain strength in with dedicated cardiac rehab program, WakeMed is there for you whenever and wherever you need us.
Our outstanding staff of cardiologists, surgeons, nurses and other specialists together represents the best training and use of the latest technology and techniques - performing more than 27,900 procedures a year.
 Eight cardiac catheterization labs and two electrophysiology labs- A pre- and post-procedure observations unit with 43 beds
- Cardiovasular testing department
- Two waiting areas for patients' families
- Physician offices for five practices
- Heart Center Inn with 38 rooms specifically designed for heart patients' families
- Heart Center Conference Center used for physician, staff and community heart-health education
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