
For Guidance, Treatment and Support
You've got activities to pursue and memories to make. You shouldn't spend your days worrying about your heart health. That's why we're here. At The Pepin Heart Institute at AdventHealth Tampa, formerly Florida Hospital Tampa, our cardiovascular team includes cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, technicians, and cardiac rehab specialists. They are dedicated to the fast and effective diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and heart-related illnesses.
We have the skills and experience required to address both acute and chronic heart conditions. With a focus on your heart, we develop and use the latest research and technology, including Impella catheterization devices, the robot-assisted da Vinci Surgical System, and pharmaceutical agents and biomedical devices that prevent, control, and often cure heart diseases.
We spend every day focused on your heart health, so that you can spend every day savoring your life.
We’re here to help you find the right physician or a location that’s convenient for you.
Big Health Improvements
- Eliminating Risk Factors for Better Health
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You've heard it said that knowing is half the battle. That's true of many things, but it's especially true of your heart health. Your path to cardiovascular confidence starts with a risk assessment. This is where we sit with you to learn about your background and your life, exploring any changes that may help you to feel confident about your future. Together, we'll discuss all factors and personalize a care plan for you that takes everything — including your body, mind, and spirit — into consideration.
Possible risk assessments include:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Diabetes
- Heart Risk Assessment
- Sleep Disorders
- Stroke
- Vascular
At AdventHealth Tampa, formerly Florida Hospital Tampa, we have one objective: to cultivate and maintain a heart-healthy you.
- Diagnosing Your Symptoms
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Maybe you've noticed a change in your sleep habits or have experienced shortness of breath. Perhaps you've had chest pain or an abnormal heartbeat. Whatever your situation, our Tampa hospital team will work to quickly figure out the problem and effectively treat it. We start with diagnosis. Our expert cardiologists will conduct an initial screening and, from there, develop a customized care plan that addresses your whole-person health. We're here to give you answers, assurance, and help. That's our job, and we take it seriously.
Diagnosing your condition may involve the following tests:
- CT Scans
- ECGs/EKGs
- MRIs
- Stress Tests
- X-Rays
- Innovative Treatments That Work
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When it comes to your heart, time and action are fundamental. Rapid responses ensure you get the care you need in an emergency, and effective treatments repair and maintain your heart's future health. You can trust that we'll provide you both. Our esteemed Pepin Heart Institute specializes in innovative care, including robot-assisted surgeries and catheter-based pumps that ease the work of your heart. We’re also home to the region's first Accredited Chest Pain Emergency Room, which means that our acute Cardiovascular Care program exceeds standards set by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Our high rate of successful outcomes has earned numerous recognitions, including the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission and Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence. Taking care of your heart is our job, and we take that job seriously.
Among the cardiac care treatments we offer are:
- Ablation
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
- Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation
- Carotid Angioplasty
- Carotid Artery Surgery
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
- Pacemaker
- Stenting
After your procedure, we help you regain your strength with advanced treatments and support programs. Our cardiac rehabilitation program, which includes health education classes and medically supervised exercise sessions led by fitness and nutrition specialists, are designed to help you safely regain your strength and cultivate your heart health. With our dedication to whole-person wellness, we're with you all the way, from assessment and diagnosis to recovery.
- Research for a Heart-Healthy Future
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The more we know about your wellness, the more lives we save. That's why AdventHealth Tampa invests heavily in research, and why we are on the front lines of the fight for a future that's free of heart disease. Our Dr. Kiran C. Patel Research Institute conducts clinical research, so you have access to lifesaving treatments and therapies before they are available in most other hospitals. We are also consistently among the first hospitals in the country to perform revolutionary new procedures like the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (for patients with severe aortic valve stenosis) and the AngioVac Procedure (for patients with high-risk blood clots). We rely on research, and you can rely on us.
Access Advanced Technology for Your Heart
For people who have severe aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve) and may not be candidates for open-heart surgery, groundbreaking procedures like TAVR offer a safer alternative.
AdventHealth surgeons and invasive cardiologists were some of the first in Florida to perform this less-invasive option, which is done through a small incision in the leg.
With advanced procedures like TAVR, we’re elevating our heart care and improving clinical outcomes that mean fewer complications, shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries for our patients.
The WATCHMAN FLX is a small device that’s implanted inside the left atrial appendage (small pouch in the top left heart chamber), closing off a part of the heart where blood clots most commonly form.
Implanting the FLX is a minimally invasive, one-time procedure that helps prevent blood clots, lowering your risk for stroke. The procedure is completed within an hour and patients commonly stay in the hospital overnight and leave the next day.
If you’re experiencing an irregular heartbeat and can’t tolerate blood thinners, the FLX could help. To see if this device could be right for you, click below to learn more or call our team today.
Call Our Team at 813-55-HEART (43278)
About the size of a vitamin capsule, Micra is the world’s smallest pacemaker, designed for patients with a slow heart rate. Unlike most pacemakers, Micra is leadless and implanted directly into the heart — all in one minimally invasive procedure with no chest incision needed.
Because Micra is self-contained within the heart, it eliminates possible medical complications arising from a chest incision and from the wires with conventional pacemakers. By using Micra, we’re able to help our patients get back to their regular activities without restrictions.

Know Your Heart Disease Risk
To feel whole, it’s important to keep your heart healthy and strong. As the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, heart disease can be silent for many people. You can take charge of your health today, and the first step is knowing your risk.

Early Heart Attack Care Can Save a Life
Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) education can help you recognize the warning signs of a heart attack. By learning about the early signs of cardiac arrest and understanding the risk factors, you could help a loved one (or yourself) get critical care faster — which can greatly improve outcomes.
We Love Your Heart
Hear stories from our patients about the compassionate, life-saving care we provide.
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As an artist, Gene relies on this heart and spirit to create wonderful works of art. After a mild heart attack, he learned that his heart was blocked in 5 places. He was taken to AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, where our 30 years of cardiovascular knowledge and expertise saved his life with a quintuple bypass surgery. Watch his full story to see how we helped him get back to the things he loves.
Join Us for Heart-Healthy Events
AdventHealth Tampa offers educational events on heart health throughout the year in our community. Explore our upcoming events and join us to learn how to keep your heart beating strong.

Heart and Vascular Care You Can Count On
We’re here to take care of your cardiovascular system so you can keep putting your whole heart into everything you do.

Giving You the Finest Possible Heart Care
When you or a loved one has heart problems, you want cardiac experts with the skill, commitment, and compassion to give you the finest possible heart care. At AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, formerly Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, that means more than treatment for your heart problem.
For Your Whole Life
Breaking down barriers to better heart health. That’s what multidisciplinary care means to us. Our Care Coordinators can connect you to the local nutrition, exercise, and surgical experts who can help you feel better and feel whole as you continue your journey to wellness. From helping with medication management to supporting your rehabilitation progress, our approach to care is simple: We’re here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.