Celebrating 50 Years as Your Trusted Name for Cardiac Care
Join us in celebrating 50 years as your Trusted Name for Cardiac Care as we look back at our groundbreaking achievements. Since our first heart surgery was performed in 1962, we remained committed to bringing innovation, clinical excellence and compassionate cardiac care to the community.
Cardiac Care Milestones
| 2011 |
First in mid-atlantic region to implant MRI-safe pacemaker. |
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| 2010 |
First in D.C. region to earn highest level of Chest Pain Center Accreditation attainable, Level III with PCI
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Minimally-invasive valve surgery performed |
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| 2007 |
Adventist HealthCare develops an integrated organizational structure for Cardiac & Vascular Services
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| 2005 |
First in the Mid-Atlantic region to perform Mini-Maze to correct atrial fibrillation
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| 2004 |
First in the region to implant thoracic fluid status monitor
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| 2003 |
Region’s first Dor procedure in which a patch of bovine pericardium is used to re-model the heart
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| 2001 |
The hospital’s Center for Cardiac and Vascular Research begins conducting clinical research trials
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| 1997 |
Nation’s first transmyocardial revascularization
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913 Open Heart surgeries performed |
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| 1995 |
Area’s first carotid artery stent procedure
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| 1992 |
Region’s first Chest Pain Center
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| 1989 |
Third Catheterization Lab opened
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ICU completed |
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Transitional Care Unit (TCU) established for pre/post interventional patients |
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| 1988 |
World’s first use of percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass support
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Intensivists service added |
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| 1987 |
Region’s first balloon mitral valvuplasty
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| 1982 |
First angioplasty (PTCA)
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| 1972 |
Region’s first coronary artery bypass graft
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| 1971 |
Region’s first open heart surgery
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First heart catheterization |
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| 1964 |
Montgomery County approved the hospital’s open heart surgery program
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First to offer comprehensive cardiac care in suburban Washington |
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| 1962 |
The Washington area’s first cardiac surgery (heart valve repair)
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The Trusted Heart Experts
To speak with a heart or vascular doctor or to schedule an appointment with a member of Washington Adventist Hospital's experienced heart team, find a doctor online or call 1-800-642-0101.
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