THE HEART CENTER

The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center: An Affiliate of Duke University Health System

The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center is the first cardiovascular surgery program affiliated with Duke University Health System in the state of Florida and only one of four nationwide. The 21st Century Campaign for Indian River Medical Center intends to fully fund The Heart Center and its affiliated services through philanthropy by 2010.

Click below for an informational video reporting on the Heart Center success and plans for the future.

The Heart Center welcomed its first cardiovascular surgery patients in Fall 2006 and in a short time has made a tremendous impact on healthcare in our community. As of July 2010 The Heart Center has treated over 650 patients. As part of its quarterly evaluations and quality reviews, the Duke team states The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center consistently exceeds the goals set by Duke for its affiliated heart programs, demonstrating high standards and achieving exceptional outcomes for heart surgery, angioplasty procedures and program operations.