Norton Heart Care

Whether it's preventing heart disease, developing a program to encourage a healthier lifestyle or providing medical or surgical services, Norton Heart Care is leading the way in heart care one patient at a time. Norton is home to the world's largest heart laser surgery program, the region's first heart center dedicated exclusively to diagnosing and testing women and specialized programs to treat congenital heart defects in children and adults.

• Prevention 
• Dection and Treatment 
• Support and Ongoing Care

Norton Vascular Services

When it comes to helping prevent vascular disease , developing a program to encourage a healthier lifestyle or providing advanced medical or surgical care, Norton Heart Care combines compassionate care with some of the most sophisticated technology to offer comprehensive, quality care for patients and families.

Norton Heart Care provides patients with comprehensive vascular services focused on prevention, detection and treatment in a variety of convenient locations. Patients have access to board-certified vascular surgeons and registered and experienced vascular technologists.

• Screenings 
• Diagnostics 
• Treatment

Patients have access to vascular services at Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton Suburban Hospital and Norton Medical Plaza at Old Brownsboro Crossing. Our hospital-based diagnostic vascular labs are accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL).

End-stage renal dialysis patients also have access to specialized care through the Norton Audubon Vascular Access Center.

Congenital Heart Care

The surgeons, clinicians and staff at The Congenital Heart Center at Kosair Children's Hospital are specially trained to treat a wide range of congenital heart defects in adults and children. From birth, there are many different types of congenital heart defects that can affect the heart's ability to function. Sometimes the defect may be minor and may not require treatment. Other defects are more severe and may require immediate attention.

Patient Stories

Bonnie Smith  
Expect the dancing to continue, with a stronger beat.

On Valentine's Day, the physicians and nurses at Norton Audubon Hospital fixed Bonnie's heart and saved her life. Bonnie and her husband, Doug, most recall the truly heartfelt care they received. Bonnie's experience is an example of how Norton Heart Care is leading the region in heart disease prevention, education and treatment. Read more.

Steve Shaw
Four medical wonders helped save Steve's life: Becky, Charity, Jessica and Nita

While one family came to see Steve Shaw in the hospital, another family - nurses and physicians at Norton Audubon Hospital - gave him a second chance at life. Leading the way in heart care in the region, Norton Heart Care offers patients comprehensive care from screenings to the most innovative medical advancements. Read more.

Jamie
Sometimes the heart of a hero beats with a pacemaker.

Most children need lessons to swim. Jamie needed lessons, three surgeries and a pacemaker. At the Congenital Heart Center at Kosair Children's Hospital, our goal isn't merely to provide the region's most advanced heart care for our patients, it's to make sure kids and adults with congenital defects like Jamie's lead normal lives. Read more.

Johanna Straub
High blood pressure. High cholesterol. With Norton Heart Care, Johanna Straub has all the assistance she needs to stay on top of these potential problems. With numerous screenings and online risk assessments, Norton Heart Care provides affordable health care screening options for our patients. Read more.