Heart & Vascular Care - MultiCare

Summary: - The Center for CardioVascular Innovation (UW) is a government-affiliated, Seattle-based program (founded 2017) focused on accelerating cardiovascular device development and education. - Key activities include hands-on anatomy training, device iteration, and translation from cadaveric perfusion/imaging models to clinical applications. - Projects cover transcatheter valves, LVADs, stroke-reduction devices, vascular access/closure, left atrial appendage occlusion, plaque imaging, lipid holographic imaging, and 3D printing with virtual/augmented reality support. - Positioning: aims to advance the uptake of safe, effective cardiovascular devices via first-in-cadaver models, computational modeling, and 3D/VR technologies. - Location: Seattle, Washington; part of UW cardiology initiatives. - Note: Not a direct patient-care provider; more focused on device development, education, and training within the cardiovascular field.

The Heart Institute part of UW Medicine (University of Washington) is a major hospital-based cardiovascular program based in Seattle, WA, with six U.S. offices including Mountlake Terrace area connections. It is described as a leading center for heart health, specializing in arrhythmia management, advanced heart failure and transplant, and interventional cardiology. The institute emphasizes innovation, hosting unique facilities like an Innovation Cadaver Lab with 3D printing and AR/VR for testing new procedures. It offers clinical trials and a full suite of heart care services. Address and office locations listed include Seattle and nearby Washington communities; Mountlake Terrace is not listed as a separate facility but is connected via the broader UW Medicine network in the region.