Heart & Lung Institute

The vision of the Jewish Hospital Heart & Lung Institute is to be the best cardiovascular and pulmonary provider in America, achieving excellent outcomes and improving the lives of those we serve and those who serve.

The Heart and Lung Institute is dedicated to offering the latest advances in heart and lung care. By supporting research and education, the Institute is at the forefront in developing new technology and training physicians from around the world in leading-edge techniques.

The Jewish Hospital Heart and Lung Institute forms partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical technology companies to develop leading-edge treatments for cardiopulmonary diseases.

The Cardiovascular Research Center provides research space and equipment to the University of Louisville's Divisions of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology.

The Heart & Lung Institute collaborates with the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute on clinical trials that test new drugs or devices to treat heart or lung disease.

As our physicians develop new techniques, Jewish Hospital often serves as a national or international training site.

The clinical research program features dedicated clinical research coordinators to manage the ongoing research.

Educational symposia are held for physicians, featuring international speakers and scientists on the latest topics and techniques.

Telemedicine allows physicians access to patient data and educational programming in their local communities.

Clinical data on all cardiovascular procedures from the entire JHSMH Network of hospitals is collected in a vast database. Outcomes of new procedures and treatments are then analyzed for improved patient care.

The Institute conducts outcomes research in the hospital and through follow-up studies after a patient goes home. This information helps assess a patient's progress following a cardiac procedure.