HEART RISK ASSESSMENT
How healthy is your heart?
Every heart has a story to tell. Knowing your heart’s story could save your life. Complete the UF Health Heart Risk Assessment quiz to learn more.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Aortic Disease
Our mission at the UF Health Aortic Disease center is to deliver expert, patient-centered aortic care resulting in outstanding patient outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team uses advanced technologies and innovative therapies to diagnose and treat the most complex aortic diseases.
Atrial Fibrillation
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and nationally recognized expertise, UF Health’s electrophysiology experts offer a wide range of procedures to accurately diagnose and treat Atrial Fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders.
Cardiovascular Surgery
The mission of UF Health cardiovascular surgery is to provide the most advanced surgical options to heart and vascular patients. Our skilled team of surgeons, staff and world-class facilities provide excellent treatment to every patient that enters our doors.
Heart Attack
UF Health cardiologists focus on the prevention of heart attack and medical management of heart conditions that lead to and result from heart attack. Patients benefit from UF Health’s advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, and the multidisciplinary collaboration between UF Health’s nationally known heart and vascular experts.
Heart Failure
UF Health heart failure doctors are known for their “First in Florida” achievements – from performing the state’s first heart transplant to establishing an advanced ventricular assist device implantation program. Our experts lead the way in heart failure care.
Interventional Cardiology
Board-certified UF Health interventional cardiology experts specialize in minimally invasive, catheter-based surgical procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and heart valve disease.
Valvular Disease
UF Health’s Heart Valve Disease Program combines the latest technology and minimally invasive treatment options with the expertise of cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who have decades of experience in performing heart valve repairs and replacements.
Vascular Surgery
UF Health vascular surgeons provide expert care for the full range of vascular diseases, collaborating with UF Health cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and other experts to provide patients with comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment plans unique to the needs of each individual.
PATIENT STORIES
Michael gets his beat back
Michael Jansen, 66, is a tall, lean Midwesterner with a soft Missouri drawl, an easy laugh and kind…
A new outlook for Noah
New parents Debra and Zak Jarabat were overjoyed by the birth of their first child, Noah, a…
Latasha Aiken’s Two Miracles
Latasha Aiken had always dreamed of being a mom. When a life-threatening heart condition almost took…
HEAd start to a healthy heart
UF Health ranked among nation’s best in 14…
No other Florida hospital has as many adult and pediatric specialties ranked among the nation’s best as University of Florida Health Shands…
Eating right and staying balanced in 2021
The weather is warming and outdoor fun is just around the corner — springtime is here. With spring always comes cleaning, and we at UF Health want…
Heart disease and cancer: A toxic relationship
When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Let those hearts…
MEDICAL MINUTE
Medical Minute
The official podcast of UF Health provides engaging insight on today’s trending health care topics. Earn CME credits while learning about clinical issues and research advances from experts at UF Health Shands Hospital, part of one of the nation’s top academic health centers. Subscribe to UF Health MedEd Cast and join the conversation!
OPEN-HEARTED HELPERS
UF Health — Where patients are treated like family
Drs. Thomas Beaver and Juan Aranda talk about the UF Health heart and vascular team’s high level of collaboration and dedication to providing patients with outstanding care.
STAY ON ALERT FOR STROKE
Act FAST! There are ways to spot stroke before it strikes
A person loses 2 million brain cells every minute following a stroke if they don’t get medical treatment. Learn the signs of stroke and act fast to call 911 for help.