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Rob was told he had a 10% chance of survival. Over three years later he now has a new mindset and takes every opportunity to enjoy life.

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Heart disease takes more women than all cancers combined.

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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

The Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute (LCVI) at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport hospitals provides the highest level of diagnostic, interventional, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We offer comprehensive cardiac services at multiple ambulatory center locations throughout the region for your convenience and include cardiac diagnostic testing and intervention, cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure management, congenital heart disease management and programs for lipid management, management of hypertension and disease prevention.  

A Full Range of Cardiovascular Services

Our centers and services include:   

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Prevention Programs
Cardiac Consultation Services
Cardio-Oncology Program
Cardio-Pulmonary Vascular Biology Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic
Cardiovascular Research Center
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Testing and Diagnostics
Clinical and Translational Research Center (CVI-CTRC)
Congenital Heart Program
Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm Disturbances
Interventional Cardiology at the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute
Lipid Prevention Program
Medical Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program
Thoracic Aortic Center
Valve and Structural Heart Program
Women's Cardiac Center at the Cardiovascular Institute

Combined Expertise in Cardiovascular Care 

Our cardiovascular specialists work as a team, across all disciplines, combining their expertise to provide an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Our philosophy of care emphasizes easy access for patients and an easy referral process for physicians. 

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In the News

A team at the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute implants the world's smallest pacemaker.
(WJAR News Channel 10, Rhode Island) 

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Locations

Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Newport Hospital
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, The Miriam Hospital
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Rhode Island Hospital
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, East Providence, RI
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, East Greenwich, RI
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Attleboro, MA
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Pawtucket, RI
1-855-332-8474
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Providence, RI
1-855-332-8474
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Locations
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Newport Hospital
Borden-Carey Building
19 Friendship Street
Newport, RI 02840
19 Friendship Street
Newport, RI 02840
1-855-332-8474
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Locations
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, The Miriam Hospital
Fain Building
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Rhode Island Hospital
Main Building/Zecchino Pavilion
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, East Providence, RI
Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center
950 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
Suite 201
950 Warren Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, East Greenwich, RI
Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center
1454 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
1454 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Attleboro, MA
152 Emory Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
152 Emory Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Pawtucket, RI
407 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Suite 120
407 East Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
1-855-332-8474
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Locations
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, Providence, RI
Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center
208 Collyer Street
Providence, RI 02904
208 Collyer Street
Providence, RI 02904
1-855-332-8474
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Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute News

Thursday, January 17, 2019

RI Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Centers+ Designation for Cardiac Care

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has recognized Rhode Island Hospital with a “Blue Distinction Centers+ for Cardiac Care” designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that show expertise in delivering...
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Monday, November 20, 2017

Dean Ornish Intensive Cardiac Rehab Available at LCVI

Program provided in East Greenwich is only one in New England
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Thursday, November 16, 2017

RI Hospital among top 50 cardiovascular programs

Category: 
Awards & Designations
Only hospital in RI and one of only three in New England to earn the distinction
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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Dr. Fingleton to lead clinical cardiac surgery operations, quality

Fingleton will assume role April 1 when he joins University Cardiovascular Surgical Associates in Providence.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Dr. Steven Lampert to Lead Lifespan Physician Group

Will focus on expanding state’s largest multispecialty physician group, while improving patient access to comprehensive, quality health care
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Newport Hospital’s Fitness for Function Exercise Program Starts Sept. 7

Category: 
Health & Wellness, In the Community
What: The Fitness for Function program is for people who would like to exercise in a safe environment with trained leaders to: Increase joint mobility, flexibility and muscle strength Manage pain Stay motivated Program goals include understanding the relationship between health and exercise;...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Learn About Heart Health

Free Newport Hospital lecture scheduled for Feb. 23 On Tuesday, February 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Newport Hospital will offer a community lecture on keeping your heart healthy. Cardiologist George Charlton, MD, of The Cardiovascular Institute at Newport Hospital, and Sam Baldwin, MS,...
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Monday, August 24, 2015

On Tuesday, September 1, Newport Hospital to Host Community Lecture about How to Live with Heart Failure

Category: 
Medical Education
George T. Charlton, MD From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, Newport Hospital will host the next in its series of free community lectures entitled, “Living Well with Heart Failure.” George T. Charlton, MD, of The Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Hospital Receives Stroke Quality Achievement Award

Category: 
Awards & Designations
The Miriam Hospital has again received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award and has for the first time achieved The Target: Stroke Honor Roll distinction for 2015. The Miriam, which treats over 300 stroke...
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

First Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic Opens at the Cardiovascular Institute

Early diagnosis of genetic conditions saves lives The new Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic at Rhode Island Hospital is the first in the state to offer evaluation and genetic counseling for cardiac conditions. “About 20 to 40 percent of common heart problems are inherited,” said Joseph B. Weiss, MD,...
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