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Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has announced the largest expansion in its history, increasing inpatient and procedural capacity to serve more patients requiring heart and vascular care.
The expansion is designed to help meet growing demand for cardiovascular services in Arizona and will increase the hospital’s capacity for cardiac, vascular and critical care while supporting continued participation in clinical research and innovation, according to a press release.
“When patients face a serious heart condition, timely access to specialized care can make all the difference,” Kimberly Blaha, president and chief administrative officer of Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, said. “This expansion allows us to care for more patients across Arizona and strengthens our role as a regional destination for nationally recognized heart and vascular care.”
Patients from communities throughout Arizona rely on Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital for specialized cardiovascular services, including treatment for cardiogenic shock and complex structural heart disease. The hospital provides a range of cardiovascular care services, including open-heart surgery, coronary interventions, vascular care and electrophysiology procedures.
“As one of Arizona’s only dedicated heart hospitals, we continue to shape cardiovascular care,” Brian Elisco, group chief executive officer of Abrazo Health AZ, said. “Abrazo Health is proud to be investing in the next chapter of that legacy.”
The inpatient and procedural capacity expansion is the latest phase of a multiyear investment strategy at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital. Hospital leaders said the project is intended to support future patient demand and the evolving healthcare needs of communities across Arizona.
