Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) is a premier cardiovascular care and research center within the Northwestern Medicine health system, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2005 through a transformative gift from philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm, the institute has rapidly ascended to become one of the top-ranked heart programs in the United States. BCVI integrates advanced clinical practice with cutting-edge research conducted in collaboration with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The institute is organized into specialized centers of excellence focusing on heart failure, heart valve disease, coronary artery disease, and rhythm disorders. It serves as a leading site for clinical trials involving novel medical devices, such as transcatheter valves, and innovative pharmacotherapies. Through its Clinical Trials Unit, BCVI provides patients with access to emerging treatments for complex cardiovascular conditions that are not yet widely available.