Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit

Loyola Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU is staffed 24/7 by faculty in both the Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Medicine's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division along with a resident and fellow from each department, as well as specialized nurses and respiratory therapists.  

A major center for heart and lung transplants in the Midwest, Loyola Medicine is the regional referral center for the most critically ill and challenging cardiac surgery cases. Areas of specialization include transplant management, pre-and post-op coronary bypass, valve, and lung surgeries. We also have extensive experience in the management of advanced cases such as ventricular assist devices, nitric oxide therapy, and total artificial hearts.