Aurora cardiac specialty centers

The specialty heart centers at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center treat patients with conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, adult congenital heart disease, Marfan syndrome and valvular heart disease.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to become abnormally thick, interfering with blood flow. This may cause fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations or heart failure. It can affect people of all ages, but young and athletic individuals often are diagnosed with more severe forms. Aurora St. Luke’s is the only center in Wisconsin recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association. This center is led by A. Jamil Tajik, MD.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Sometimes babies are born with defects in one or more structures of their heart or blood vessels. Because treatment has become more effective, more adults live with adult congenital heart disease and require specialized care. This center is led by A. Jamil Tajik, MD.

Center for Marfan and Aortic Disorders

Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder of the heart that can lead to leaky heart valves or dilatation or enlargement of the aorta. This center is led by A. Jamil Tajik, MD.

Valvular Heart Disease Center

Valvular heart disease occurs when heart valves no longer work properly and let blood flow backward or prevent blood from flowing forward. This center is led by Tanvir Bajwa, MD, and Eric Weiss, MD.