Get an Appointment FAST

No matter where you live, our heart and vascular experts are here to help. From the first time you contact us, we will guide you at every step of your journey through a program called FAST, or Facilitating Access and Scheduling Throughput.

You can call 312.NM.HEART (312.664.3278) or schedule online for any heart condition. If you have one of the following conditions, we will schedule a virtual visit with a nurse within 24 hours.

  • Amyloidosis
  • Aneurysm or Pseudoaneurysm
  • Anomalous Artery
  • Valve Disease (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid)
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  • Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy or Family History of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Pericarditis
  • Sarcoidosis

Access in a Heartbeat: Explaining FAST

FAST in front of Bluhm Heart Hospital entrance

What to Expect

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We will schedule a virtual visit with a nurse coordinator within 24 hours of your first contact with us. They will be your point of contact and guide through your care journey. The coordinator will:

  • Recommend a physician for your visit.
  • Help collect your medical records.
  • Schedule your appointments and any tests and procedures.

After your intake visit with our nurse coordinator, our physicians will review your medical information. They will offer treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs. Then, you will meet with a physician to discuss your treatment options and develop a care plan.

We offer virtual visits so you can get expert guidance right from your home. If you prefer an in-person visit or need testing, we have 18 convenient locations across Chicagoland. Most patients only need one in-person visit with the physician before their surgery or procedure.


Request a Virtual Visit With a Nurse