Three out of every four people in the United States are likely to face a disabling or life-threatening disease involving their heart, lungs or blood vessels. The Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center establishes a standard of care for people with these diseases. It integrates the advanced technology, professional staff and support facilities of several medical and scientific specialties into a cohesive program. In fact, we've been honored by HealthGrades with the following ratings in 2006:
Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services
Five-Star Rated for Cardiology Services
Five-Star Rated for Coronary Intervnetional Procedures
Five-Star Rated to Treatment of Heart Attack
Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure
Received the Highest Possible Star Ratings for Treatment of Heart Failure.
Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke
Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Stroke
Received the Highest Possible Star Ratings for Treatment of Stroke.
Holy Cross Hospital is the recognized leader in cardiac and vascular care in Broward County, and has been named one of the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation for the three consecutive years. Holy Cross is known internationally for cutting edge technology and a team approach to patient care. We provide services including coronary and peripheral angioplasty, minimally invasive aortic aneurysm repair, "off-pump" coronary artery bypass graft surgery, catheterization, general cardiovascular care and more. We offer our patients a multitude of resources, innovative options and procedures to effectively treat even the most complex heart and vascular cases.
The five-story, 85,000 square foot Jim Moran Heart & Vascular Center houses the area's finest cardiac and vascular specialists, permitting fast access to quality heart and vascular care. Focusing on early detection and treatment, our physicians have every technological advance necessary to diagnose and treat heart and vascular problems. The Heart & Vascular Center team practices a comprehensive disease-centered approach to cardiovascular treatment. Here, experts develop and apply minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat disorders such as coronary artery disease, carotid artery blockage, peripheral vascular disease, renovascular disease and aortic aneurysm many times before life-threatening symptoms occur.
Specialists also perform electrophysiology studies to detect the cause of irregular heartbeats. Patients who are diagnosed with arrhythmia are candidates for the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, a device which can prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
The ultimate goal of the Jim Moran Heart & Vascular Center is to help the community avoid heart problems. Through individualized treatments, the Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to help high-risk patients or people who have already had heart problems, develop a lifestyle which minimizes their risks. The Heart & Vascular Center also provides preventive and educational programs, which emphasize Heart Healthy Education, providing participants with tools to healthier lifestyles.To locate a member of the Cardiovascular team who specializes in these procedures, please call 954-776-3223, or look in our Doctor Directory for a Cardiologist,or cardiovascular/thoracic surgeon.
Heart Healthy Cafe
Think a heart-healthy diet has to be good for you, but not so good for your tastebuds? Think again. Stop by Holy Cross Hospital's Heart Healthy Cafe for a freshly-brewed cup of Starbuck's Coffee, and experience award-winning low fat, low sodium foods that will keep your heart healthy, and your tastebuds asking for more. Located just off the Hospital's Main Lobby. 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Three out of every four people in the United States are likely to face a disabling or life-threatening disease involving their heart, lungs or blood vessels. The Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center establishes a standard of care for people with these diseases. It integrates the advanced technology, professional staff and support facilities of several medical and scientific specialties into a cohesive program. In fact, we've been honored by 
Holy Cross Hospital is the recognized leader in cardiac and vascular care in Broward County, and has been named one of the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the nation for the three consecutive years. Holy Cross is known internationally for cutting edge technology and a team approach to patient care. We provide services including coronary and peripheral angioplasty, 
minimally invasive aortic aneurysm repair, "off-pump" coronary artery bypass graft surgery, catheterization, general cardiovascular care and more. We offer our patients a multitude of resources, innovative options and procedures to effectively treat even the most complex heart and vascular cases. 
and apply minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat disorders such as coronary artery disease, carotid artery blockage, peripheral vascular disease, renovascular disease and aortic aneurysm many times before life-threatening symptoms occur. 
Heart Healthy Cafe 
