Welcome to the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute
The Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute is home to a team of specialists who are committed to keeping your heart healthy and treating it when it's not. We're leading the way in heart disease prevention, innovative treatments and the management of chronic heart-related problems. And we're here whenever your heart needs a hand.
We’re a comprehensive cardiovascular center of excellence located in the heart Delaware. As the only HeartCARE Center™ in central and southern Delaware, we are recognized nationally for our top-tier heart work and dedication to our patients.
At the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute we remain at the forefront of medical advancements, with a focus on delivering innovative care. We were the first health system in Delaware to receive certification for the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure.
Featured Services
TAVR is Another Word for Hope
For many patients in need of a new heart valve, a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) can be an alternative to open heart surgery. This minimally invasive procedure allows a new valve to replace a faulty one.
Treat the Pain in Your Legs
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, happens when the same plaque that causes heart attacked builds up in your legs. Don’t leave it untreated. Know the symptoms. Get screened.
AFib Options to Reduce Risk of Stroke
If you have atrial fibrillation but can’t take blood thinners to reduce your risk of stroke, the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute offers options such as the WATCHMAN™ Implant.
Conditions We Treat
Meet Our Heart & Vascular Team
Paul Fedalen, MD
From Party Plans to Emergency Surgery: A Game-Changing Sunday
Everton Marcus woke up on Super Bowl Sunday 2024 with a strange feeling in his chest unaware his heart was moments from failing. In a race against time, the heroic efforts of Bayhealth Emergency Center, Smyrna team members, Kent County paramedics and Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute Interventional Cardiologist Sanjeev Patel, MD, saved his life. Hear Marcus and his wife, Diana, share their emotional recollection of the day and an update on how he’s doing now.