Vanderbilt Heart

How to choose the best heart care
Whether you're facing a heart emergency or a long-term condition, you want to be in the hands of the best team possible. Vanderbilt Heart is a leader in high-quality, innovative patient care as well as research. We consistently earn top marks across the board, putting us in the top tier of heart treatment centers nationwide. To back that up, we invite you to explore several points on which heart care is universally evaluated:

• Awards and recognition
• Board certifications
• Research and clinical trials

How do you define quality?
Several organizations accredit hospitals that meet national standards for delivery of services, staffing and safety. Manage your own healthcare by visiting websites such as:

• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services