Trust Your Heart to St. Francis Heart Center
Catholic Health's St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® has been a national leader in cardiac care for over 50 years. We’ve achieved that honor because we love the communities we serve. Now, we’re serving many more. So, you’ll not only find our exceptional care at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®, but also at Catholic Health practices and hospitals across Long Island.
At every St. Francis Heart Center location our cardiologists practice the same treatment protocols—using the same cutting edge technologies and based on the same training—that has made St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® an unparalleled leader for cardiovascular services.
Our Areas Of Expertise
Interventional cardiology uses catheters to treat certain heart conditions. Catheterization is minimally invasive and can be used for a broad range of treatments, from diagnosing a heart issue to repairing a congenital defect. This includes precision angioplasty that uses 3D intravascular imaging to allow for precise placement of stents.
Cardiothoracic surgery includes various types of heart surgery, from conventional open-heart surgery to the newest, minimally invasive procedures.
Our congestive heart failure program offers comprehensive care for all stages of heart failure.
Electrophysiology procedures help treat arrhythmias, or problems with the rhythm of the heartbeat. We’re a leader in accurately diagnosing your arrhythmia, and then recommending and performing the best treatment for your condition.
Our heart valve centers provide comprehensive care for screening, evaluating and treating heart valve disease. Our procedures include:
- Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
We offer a wide range of surgical and catheter-based options for treating vascular disease, including treatments for aortic abdominal aneurysm and carotid artery blockage.
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We specialize in acquired and congenital heart conditions, as well as electrical disorders of the heart, in infants, children and adolescents. Our pediatric surgeons are experts in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Our cardio-oncology program at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® brings together cardiology and oncology expertise to provide optimal cardiovascular care for cancer patients during and after their treatment.
The St. Francis Heart Center Chest Pain Center at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown, NY, and Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, provides prompt and highly skilled assessments and treatment of acute chest pain.
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Cardiovascular imaging refers to noninvasive imaging of the heart. We use the most advanced technology to quickly obtain detailed images of the heart, allowing us to detect and diagnose conditions earlier and more accurately.
Our services include:
- Cardiac CT—provides numerous detailed images of the heart and its blood vessels
- Cardiac MRI—provides high-resolution, high-definition images of the heart without using radiation
- Echocardiography—uses ultrasound, or sound waves, to produce images of the heart
- Nuclear Imaging—uses small amounts of radioactive substances to create images of the heart
Our cardiac rehabilitation program improves heart health and reduces the risk of a cardiac event. We offer supervised exercise, education and support.
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Award-Winning Care
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation for Cardiology & Heart Surgery and as High Performing in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart bypass surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® and Good Samaritan Hospital are rated as high performing in aortic valve surgery and heart attack. St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®, Good Samaritan Hospital, and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital are rated as High Performing in heart failure.
Latest in Heart & Vascular

St. Francis Heart Center Launches at St. Joseph Hospital
St. Francis Heart Center Launches at St. Joseph Hospital
New interventional services at St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, NY.

St. Francis Heart Center Performs First Use Of New Heart Valve Tool

St. Francis Heart Center Performs First Use Of New Heart Valve Tool
The world’s first heart valve procedure using the new TELLTALE electrosurgical guidewire system to assist in the placement of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

A Matter of Minutes: Long Islander Survives "Widowmaker" Heart Attack

A Matter of Minutes: Long Islander Survives "Widowmaker" Heart Attack
Glenn Femminella saved his life when he went to St. Catherine of Siena Hospital.
