The Gill Heart Institute unites high quality clinical heart care with leading-edge heart health research, to become one of the top ten public cardiovascular facilities in the nation. We provide patients with the most technologically-advanced heart and circulatory health care.
When Peter Forman was forced to retire after his heart began to fail, he thought his 42-year career in the food industry was over. But after receiving a heart transplant, he's working as a cook in the cafeteria at the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital — back to doing what he loves at the same place he got a new lease on life.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in Kentucky, and with more than 4,800 Kentuckians dying each year from heart disease, women are at higher risk than those in other parts of the country. The American Heart Association suggests seven simple steps to help women improve heart health.
"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of UK football and basketball games broadcast on the radio. ...read more
Bailey commented on new research questioning the safety and efficacy of an aspirin regimen for heart disease prevention. ...read more
The University of Kentucky's Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy Program has been reaccredited by The Joint Commission. ...read more
Charles Hoopes, MD, Heart & Lung Transplantation Director (PDF, 134 KB)Shane O'Keeffe, MD, Vascular Surgeon (1.25 MB PDF)Edward Setser, MD, Vascular Surgeon (192 KB PDF)
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Gill Heart Institute800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536859-323-5000
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See inside the heart - See detailed animations of many procedures and surgeries. (1mb Flash movie)
Read about Heart Disease Risk Factors - Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the US.
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