Refer to Us

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute provides a seamless experience for patients and referring physicians. From first contact, our team is here to guide you at every step using a program called FAST.

Please call 312.695.FAST (312.695.3278) or complete this form to connect with one of our nurse coordinators. They will contact you within 24 hours.

Heart and Vascular Care

The Journey of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

In just 20 years, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has evolved to be a leading destination for exceptional heart and vascular c

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HEART AND VASCULAR CARE

Behind BCVI: FAST Access in a Heartbeat

Douglas R. Johnston, MD, and Ilana Lupovitch, BSN, RN, discuss the development and continued success of the Northwestern Medicine FAST Program, which

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Physician Hub: Cardiovascular

Maximizing the collective power of content from both Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School Medicine, our physician hub is a portal for cardiovascular physicians that includes relevant information, resources and links around innovation, research, clinical trials, physician news and referrals.

Physician Hub


Center for Artificial Intelligence

At Northwestern Medicine, we harness technology to deliver excellent care today. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key tool for better health care. Through innovation and teamwork, the Center for Artificial Intelligence aims to improve heart and vascular care with AI.

We use AI health tools to help:

  • Personalize patient care
  • Detect and prevent health issues
  • Discover valuable insights
  • Manage cardiovascular care

In addition, we are proud to train the next generation with the AI in Cardiovascular Disease fellowship program.

Center for Artificial Intelligence


Cardiovascular Clinical Trials

The mission of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Trials Unit of Northwestern University is to enhance, foster and support high-quality, innovative clinical research that advances medical discoveries for the prevention, detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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