Torrance Memorial's Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute is a local and national leader for cardiac care.
Saving Lives Through Research
Through our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, patients have access to more cardiology expertise, innovative capabilities and clinical research.
In addition to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine, participating in cardiology research allows the specialists at Torrance Memorial to offer new, life-changing treatment options to patients who are living with a variety of cardiac conditions. Research topics have included:
- Heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
- Anticoagulation (blood thinning) medications
- Cardiac stents
- Unstable angina
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
“My doctors say there are no limitations to what I can do.”
Tom McCarthy, heart surgery patient
In 2022, after noticing a decrease in his ability to perform cardiovascular exercise along with an increased feeling of tightness in his upper right chest, McCarthy received lifesaving treatment from the team at Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Lundquist Lurie Cardiovascular Institute. “At first I thought I might have pulled a muscle, but after years of performing intense exercise and tracking my performance, I knew something wasn’t right,” says McCarthy.
Services Centered on You
With more multi-disciplinary experts, advanced treatment options, state-of-the-art treatments and technology, we deliver some of the highest success rates in the region.
- Cardiology Tests & Diagnosis – Identify your heart risk and find disease early when treatment works best, with diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms
- Conditions We Treat – Full range of services and comprehensive programs for heart conditions
- Interventional Cardiology - Experts in innovative, minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Cardiothoracic Surgery – Advanced options that use the latest technology and to treat heart disease
- Cardiovascular ICU - Committed to communication and specialized care
- Clinical Trials – Research studies testing new, promising cardiovascular breakthroughs
- Cardiac Rehabilitation – A warm, safe environment for patients to reach the highest possible level of recovery
Expert Heart Surgeons & Cardiologists
In addition to the full range of cardiovascular services offered by Torrance Memorial specialists, members of the Cedars-Sinai cardiovascular team are available to provide on-site, in-person care at Torrance Memorial. This partnership provides:
- Access to the most advanced techniques and technologies by cardiovascular surgeons
- Collaborative care between Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai experts
- Clinical trials and innovative treatments through our shared research programs
