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Patient Safety at Ohio State
During this time of public health concern, the Heart and Vascular Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center remains open for appointments, including telehealth or video visits. For all in-person visits, you can feel secure in the knowledge that our locations are safe. We’ve taken significant measures to minimize the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and worked tirelessly to ensure that our patients are protected.
To schedule an appointment, call 614-293-ROSS. Visit our COVID-19 page to get the latest information about how Ohio State is handling the outbreak.
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. Don’t wait and don’t risk driving yourself to the hospital.
If you have a heart valve disease, you need an experienced team on your side that can get the condition under control and help you get relief from your symptoms. The heart and vascular team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has the skills and techniques to do just this. We offer the latest in diagnostic and treatment options for valvular heart disease, close to home in Columbus.
Types of valvular disease treated
Ohio State cardiologists and heart and vascular surgeons provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of heart valve disorders, such as:
Advanced heart valve disease treatment options
National leaders in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, our team offers leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options for valvular heart disease. The treatment options we offer include:
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