Heart & Vascular Care
At Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, we are committed to partnering with referring providers to deliver advanced, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Our multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, surgeons, and subspecialty experts, offers the full spectrum of heart and vascular services, from complex diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures to leading-edge surgical interventions.
This resource hub is designed to make your referral process seamless and to keep you informed. Here you’ll find referral guides, clinical tools, and the latest updates from our specialists to support you in caring for your patients.
The content on this website is intended for providers. Patients, please visit BaptistHealth.net/Heart to learn more about our services for patients.
Clinical Referral Guides
When Heart Failure Treatment Isn’t Enough: Signs It’s Time to Refer for Advanced Heart Failure Care
Advanced heart failure does not always present as a single defining event. Referring physicians may instead notice a pattern of worsening symptoms, recurrent hospitalizations or increasing difficulty maintaining a patient’s clinical stability.
What Referring Physicians Need to Know About Current Peripheral Artery Disease Guidelines
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects millions of Americans, yet many patients remain undiagnosed until symptoms become severe.
Advanced Aortic and Heart & Vascular Surgical Care for Complex Referrals
Comprehensive expertise. Multidisciplinary collaboration. The full spectrum of surgical and minimally invasive solutions.
Your Guide to Referring to the Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders
The Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute offers streamlined, expert evaluation and management of arrhythmias.
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Florida’s First Pediatric Cardiac Robotic Surgery Performed at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
The cardiovascular surgery team at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute and Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute have successfully performed the first pediatric robotics-assisted cardiac surgery case, a first in Florida ...
Baptist Health South Florida will host the Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care 43rd Annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium on Oct. 2-3 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel.
New Research on How Diabetes, Weight-Loss Meds Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
A new study is adding to the growing body of evidence suggesting that tirzepatide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, may do more than improve blood sugar levels and promote weight loss.
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Pushing the Limits of Hybrid Vascular Procedures
For patients with challenging anatomy, limited vascular access, significant comorbidities or complex aortic disease, traditional approaches may not be enough.
The New Arrhythmia Playbook—Hybrid Ablation, LAA Management & AI
In this episode of Baptist Health's Doc-to-Doc, we explore the evolving landscape of arrhythmia care.
Heart Care Revolution: AI, Robotics & the Future of Medicine
Groundbreaking advancements in heart surgery are transforming lives faster than ever. In this exclusive conversation, Dr. Tom Nguyen explores how AI, robotics and cutting-edge techniques are revolutionizing patient care to get patients ...
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Advanced practice providers (APPs) –– nurse practitioners and physician assistants –– are key contributors to the delivery of quality care. With expanding practice roles in settings providing more-complex patient care, it is important ...
When to Refer, When to Act: Critical Decisions in Aortic Disease Management
Nationally recognized specialists from Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care discuss the comprehensive management of aortic disease—spanning guideline-directed care, multidisciplinary coordination, and the treatment of complex, high-risk cases.
Please join us to hear James F. Meschia, M.D., FAHA, Professor of Neurology and Chair Emeritus at the Mayo Clinic, present Modern Approaches to Managing Carotid Disease.


