**Description**

The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit is located in the new, state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care.

This fast-paced, Beacon Award for Excellence-designated, 40-bed unit specializes in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease.

Key Features of the Unit:

+ Located within the advanced North Carolina Surgical Hospital
+ Part of the renowned UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
+ 40-bed unit with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
+ Recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence
+ Provides expert care to patients with cardiothoracic and vascular conditions

Common Surgical Procedures Include:

+ Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
+ Heart valve repairs and replacements
+ Heart transplants and lung transplants
+ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implementation
+ Extracorpo...