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Heart and Vascular Institute

PROVIDING THE MOST ADVANCED TREATMENTS KNOWN TO MEDICINE

  • Cardiology

    Our team of cardiologists specialize in the health and treatment of the heart.

  • Cardiac Surgery

    Johns Hopkins cardiac surgeons perform traditional and minimally invasive heart surgery.

  • Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

    Our surgeons treat and care for patients affected by circulatory conditions both common and rare.

Schedule an Appointment: 443-997-0270


Amyloidosis Leads to Heart and Kidney Transplant: Harold Baines's Story

Harold Baines, MLB Hall of Famer, has a genetic condition called amyloidosis which is a rare disease characterized by a buildup of abnormal amyloid deposits in the body. As a result, he needed both a heart and kidney transplant.

News & EventsWelcome Dr. Antonio Polanco

The Division of Cardiac Surgery would like to welcome Dr. Antonio Polanco to Johns Hopkins. Dr. Polanco is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing transplant and adult cardiac surgery, and the surgical treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

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U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORTNationally Ranked in Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is nationally ranked in pediatric cardiology & heart surgery, according to the 2023–2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.

Overall, the Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland and #10 in the nation, with all 10 specialties ranked in the top 25.

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Research & Clinical Trials

Our faculty and fellows are committed to changing lives for the better through groundbreaking research and medical discovery that translates into clinical care.

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