Advocate Heart Institute

Advocate Heart Institute is a premier cardiovascular care provider and research center operating as a specialized division of Advocate Health, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States. Headquartered in the Midwest, the institute offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced diagnostics, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and complex cardiothoracic surgery across a vast network of hospitals and outpatient centers. It is distinguished by its high volume of cardiac procedures—performing more than 20,000 annually—and its active participation in over 100 multi-center clinical trials that advance treatments for heart failure, structural heart disease, and rhythm management. By integrating academic research with community-based care and leveraging its partnership with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Heart Institute remains at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation and patient outcomes.