Emory University Hospital sees 'high-tech' heart and vascular expansion

Emory's new heart and vascular facilities are located on the third and fourth floors of the existing Emory University Hospital Tower. (Jack Kearse/Woodruff Health Sciences Center, CC0 Public Domain)

Georgians with complex cardiovascular issues now have more options for treatment in Atlanta.

Emory University Hospital is expanding its heart and vascular facilities with more critical care beds and new space for surgeries and specialized services.

The new, roughly $88 million expansion includes a new 16-bed cardiovascular ICU unit and new cardiovascular operating rooms with robotic capabilities. It also allows for real-time secure video streaming between surgeons, other specialists and medical students.