Few of us like to even think about this emergency: You’re with someone who suddenly has a heart attack. Beyond calling 911, you have no idea what else to do, or even where your loved one can go to get the best medical care. Thankfully, top-notch medical care is right in your neighborhood at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center.

Northwest Hospital is a recognized leader in the treatment and diagnosis of heart disease. We offer the latest advances in open heart surgery, cardiac diagnostic testing and intervention, cardiac rehabilitation, and prevention. Northwest Hospital’s cardiology team specializes in seamless cardiac care, with state-of-the-art facilities from our emergency room and Cardiac Catheterization Lab to open heart surgical suites, cardiac surgery recovery rooms, and Cardiac Fitness Center.

Chances are that you or a loved one will be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, the single leading cause of death in America. Although heart disease is the No. 1 killer – with nearly one million deaths a year in the United States – there is hope. Thanks to breakthrough medical technologies, treatments, early detection, and lifestyle changes, all of us can reduce our chances of developing heart disease. The good news is that these medical services and heart-healthy programs are close at hand: Northwest Hospital is located in a Seattle neighborhood just off the freeway, offering easy access – literally and figuratively – to superb cardiology care.

Browse this cardiology web section for more information about heart disease and the services offered at Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. Heart to heart, we’re here to help.