Allen Hospital is the only comprehensive heart/cardiac center in the Cedar Valley, with an exceptionally active cardiology program and open-heart surgery. The new Allen Heart & Vascular Center centralizes all heart care in one facility designed specifically for heart patients and their families.

Every hour an Iowan suffers a heart attack — and every second, Allen is ready. With exceptional cardiac physicians, nurses, and support staff, state-of-the-art catheterization facilities and a highly specialized cardiac rehabilitation program, Allen's record of success stands with the leading medical centers throughout the country. Allen recently passed its 20-year milestone. Our surgeons have performed more than 4,000 open-heart procedures.

• Heart disease is the #1 killer of women? That's more than the next six causes combined.
• More than one million Americans will have a heart attack this year.
• At least 400,000 will die because of it, in spite of the best medical efforts to save them.
• You play the most important role in your heart health — only you can take steps to prevent heart disease and live a longer, healthier life.

The information we've provided here can help improve your "heart health":

• HeartAware: a free 7-minute cardiovascular risk assessment to evaluate your risk of developing heart disease.
• View interactive animations to visually walk you through nine conditions or procedures.
• Explore informative content related to over 100 cardiovascular conditions and procedures.
• Find preventive information to help you, your family and friends become more heart healthy.