Patient-Focused Cardiac Care

The Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center offers a personalized approach to care through 11 condition-specific programs, each of which is focused on treating a particular heart condition.FIND A HEART CENTER SPECIALIST learn more

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center offers personalized, lifelong care for adult patients with congenital heart disease, a condition that occurs when the heart or related blood vessels do not develop properly before or at birth.

Atrial Fibrillation Program

The Corrigan Minehan Heart Center's Atrial Fibrillation Program provides advanced care for atrial fibrillation (afib or AF) using catheter ablation with a variety of energy sources, including radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation and laser.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Service

The Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center offers the very latest diagnostic and treatment options to manage heart rhythm conditions.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Program

The Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center offers cardiac resynchronization therapy, or the use of a specialized pacemaker to treat patients with heart failure.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Center

The Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center takes a prevention-as-treatment approach to caring for the heart and overall cardiovascular system.

Cardiovascular Genetics

The Cardiovascular Genetics Service specializes in clinical and genetic screening for inherited cardiovascular diseases and counseling of patients with inherited conditions.

Cardiovascular Performance Program

The Cardiovascular Performance Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center offers specialized cardiac care for athletes, including leading treatments for suspected or confirmed heart disease, detailed pre-participation safety screenings and exercise assessments.

Coronary Artery Disease Program

The Coronary Artery Disease Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center treats coronary artery disease, the blockage of the heart's arteries due to cholesterol build-up.

Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program

The Elizabeth Anne and Karen Barlow Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center cares for women of all ages through prevention and early detection of heart disease.

Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program

The Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center evaluates and manages a range of heart disease conditions that result in heart failure.

Heart Valve Program

The Heart Valve Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center brings together specialists to evaluate, treat and provide long-term care for patients with heart valve conditions.

Hypertension Treatment

Treatment for hypertension at Massachusetts General Hospital involves several approaches to blood pressure control, including drug therapy and lifestyle modifications.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center in Boston provides expert care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition characterized by an abnormal thickening of the left ventricle's muscle.

Lipid Management

Lipid Management services at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center care for patients who have disorders of lipid metabolism, which include high cholesterol, high blood triglyceride, low HDL cholesterol or a combination of these conditions.

Thoracic Aortic Center

The Thoracic Aortic Center at Massachusetts General Hospital provides the most advanced care for conditions that involve the thoracic aorta (the portion of the aorta that is in the chest).

Cardiac Catheterization

During cardiac catheterization, Massachusetts General Hospital physicians use digital images to identify narrowing or blockage in the arteries.

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac imaging specialists offer image-guided therapies to treat patients with cardiovascular conditions. Such therapies include cardiac CT scanning, cardiac MRIs, stress testing with imaging and 3-D imaging of the heart.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Cardiac resynchronization therapy involves the placement of an implantable biventricular pacing device with three leads (right atrial, right ventricular and left ventricular) that synchronize ventricular contractions.

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac surgeons within the Corrigan Minehan Heart Center provide patients with comprehensive and personalized care available in a manner that is as comfortable as possible for them and their families.

Catheter Ablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Many patients who experience the symptoms of atrial fibrillation are treated using catheter ablation. This unique minimally invasive procedure has the potential to stop atrial fibrillation and its debilitating symptoms in selected patients.

Cryoablation for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Cryoablation is an alternative therapy Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center physicians use to treat atrial fibrillation, a type of heart rhythm disorder. This minimally invasive procedure has the potential to reduce risk and minimize patient discomfort.

Echocardiograms (Ultrasounds of the Heart)

Physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center use echocardiograms, ultrasounds of the heart, to effectively diagnose potential cardiac conditions.

Electrophysiology ( EP) Study

Corrigan Minehan Heart Center physicians use electrophysiology (EP) studies to better understand the heart's electrical system. An electrophysiology (EP) study is a minimally invasive diagnostic test that provides information on how to diagnose and treat a cardiac arrhythmia.

LDL Apheresis

LDL apheresis is a dialysis-like therapy that reduces LDL cholesterol levels by as much as 60 to 70 percent in patients with severely high cholesterol.

Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Classes

The Atrial fibrillation patient education classes will provide attendees a complete understanding of Atrial fibrillation including stroke prevention, ablation and medical treatment.

Connected Cardiac Care

Connected Cardiac Care is a program offered to heart failure patients at risk for frequent hospitalizations. The program aims to reduce re-hospitalizations by improving patient's understanding of their condition and providing ongoing nursing support and review of key physiologic parameters while the patient is at home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Anesthesia

The Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center offers a patient guide to cardiac anesthesia. Our dedicated clinicians believe it is important for you to know what to expect before, during and after a cardiac anesthesia.

Heart Failure Education Classes

Clinicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center invite patients with heart failure and their families to attend a series of heart failure education classes.

Heart Smart Series

The Heart Smart Series is made up of various topics related to improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, including exercise, coronary artery disease and secondary prevention, symptom recognition and management, cardiac medications and managing stress.

Nutrition Classes

Nutrition classes offer a new perspective on how to modify your diet to keep a healthy heart. Topics include heart healthy eating, fats and cholesterol, portion size and nutrition labels, eating in and eating out, and strategies for weight loss.

Patient and Family Guide to the Heart Center (PDF)

Download our patient and family guide to the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center to learn about accommodations, visiting and parking, and patient discharge.

Patient Guide To An Electrical Cardioversion

Clinicians from the Mass General Heart Center's Atrial Fibrillation Program created this guide to help patients with atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter prepare for their upcoming cardioversion. Download this guide to learn about what to expect before, during and after an electrical cardioversion.

Patient Guide to Atrial Fibrillation

A patient guide to Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.

Patient Guide to Cardiac Surgery (PDF)

Learn what to expect before, during and after your surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center by downloading and printing our patient guide to cardiac surgery.

Patient Guide to Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PDF)

This guide has been prepared by clinicians from the Mass General Heart Center's Atrial Fibrillation Program who focus on the care of patients with this arrhythmia. The guide is designed to provide you with information about what to expect before, during and after a catheter ablation procedure (also known as Pulmonary Vein Isolation or PVI).

Relaxation Classes

Relaxation classes gently guide participants through a variety of relaxation techniques, including gentle stretching, yoga, tai chi, breathing exercises, visualization and meditation.

Understanding and Preparing for a Catheterization Procedure (PDF)

As you prepare for your catheterization, Massachusetts General Hospital clinicians want you to feel as comfortable as possible. To help you understand what to expect during your visit, this booklet describes key steps of your catheterization procedure.

Visitor's Guide to Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac nurses at the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center offer support and guidance during a family member's open-heart surgery or transplantation.

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#5 in the nation for heart care

U.S. News & World Report ranks the Mass General Heart Center fifth among U.S. hospitals.