Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Coronary Artery Disease

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Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease. It occurs when one or more of the arteries that bring blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque, a sticky substance that can build up over time due to diet, age, or genetics. This process is called atherosclerosis, or sometimes “hardening of the arteries.” For some people, the first sign that they have coronary artery disease is a heart attack, which happens when a blockage reduces or stops blood flow to the heart, starving part of the heart muscle of oxygen. This causes damage to the heart muscle or even death. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is used to treat coronary artery disease.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cardiac Surgery

Our cardiac surgery team works with all of your providers, as well as you and your family, to treat heart issues that require surgical treatment.
Cardiac Surgery
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Cardiac Catheterization Lab

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory uses state-of-the-art technology and clinical expertise to diagnose and treat cardiac disease.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
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Cardiovascular Center

Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
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