Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital boasts a bed count of 150 inpatient beds and 37 outpatient recovery beds. With over 100 physicians and 70 investigators, the center has established itself as a national leader in cardiovascular care. This includes being the first in Ohio to have a level I cardiovascular emergency program and perform a robotic heart procedure. The hospital’s accomplishments include surpassing national averages for lung and heart transplant volumes, as well as leading in implanting ventricular assist devices for heart failure treatment. Additionally, the hospital has a large research institute dedicated to cardiovascular research, which has led to numerous clinical trials for new therapies and innovations in diagnostics. Recent innovations at the hospital include becoming the first in the state to test a new sensor for heart failure patients and making discoveries in cardiovascular genetics, particularly in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. The hospital has received various awards and recognitions, such as being ranked best in Central Ohio by U.S. News & World Report and receiving accolades from the American Heart Association. The department receives significant research funding, with over $40 million in National Institutes of Health and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute funding. The institute is leading over 300 clinical trials.
