Cardiothoracic Surgeons & Specialties
Because of our skill and experience, Yale-New Haven Hospital is one of the few cardiac centers where surgical outcomes are consistently better than national figures. Our cardiothoracic surgeons treat more cardiac patients than any other facility in Connecticut, specializing in the following cardiothoracic surgeries:
When compared to the minimum number of cardiac procedures recommended by national heart disease organizations, Yale-New Haven Hospital far exceeds the minimum:
Heart Procedure Comparison Chart
| Procedure |
Recommended minimum
(per year) |
YNHH performs
(per year) |
|
Cardiac Angioplasties
|
200
|
1,300+
|
|
Cardiac Catheterizations
|
300
|
3,500+
|
|
Open-heart Operations
|
150
|
1,000+
|
Safety Record For Cardiothoracic Procedures
Yale-New Haven Hospital consistently ranks between the 93rd and 100th percentiles nationwide in all categories of safety for many cardiothoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement and combined procedures. We have also repeatedly excelled when compared to national benchmarks in the expansive Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) database.
Learn more about safety: Key Operative Outcomes »
Leaders in Open-Heart Surgery
Yale-New Haven Hospital has a long and distinguished history in open-heart surgery. Our program began in 1956, pioneered by William W.L. Glenn, MD. Many innovations in cardiothoracic surgery followed, including the introduction of coronary artery bypass grafting in 1969 and the first heart transplant in Connecticut in 1984. Since then, our surgeons have performed open heart surgery for more than 30,000 cardiac patients.
Learn more about YNHH's contributions to cardiovascular medicine »
Comprehensive Cardiac Care
YNHH provides leading-edge cardiac care for a full range of conditions—from emergency heart attack services and bypass surgery to educating patients on how to reduce their risk of heart disease.
Our physicians also train and instruct cardiovascular surgeons all over the world on how to properly perform leading-edge procedures. Pioneering work in aortic diseases have taken our surgeons to all 50 states and 23 countries to share insights, research findings and new techniques.
Learn more about YNHH's cardiac research and teaching initiatives »
* based on 2009 STS data