Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Among women, it claims more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Despite how common it is, heart disease is not a single condition with a single solution. It presents differently from patient to patient and often evolves over time, requiring advanced treatment and long-term support. Addressing complex conditions like this requires a comprehensive, coordinated approach to heart care.
Logan Health Heart & Vascular is designed to provide that full spectrum of care — from prevention and diagnosis to some of the most advanced cardiac procedures available today. Built on collaboration, experience and nationally recognized quality, the program brings together multiple cardiac specialties to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time — all in northwest Montana.
Today, Logan Health Heart & Vascular includes more than 30 providers — physicians and advanced practice providers — supported by nurse navigators, nurses and specialized support staff who play a critical role in coordinating patient care.
For most patients, heart care begins with referral to Logan Health Heart & Vascular where they establish care with a general cardiologist. These specialists play a central role in prevention, diagnosis and long-term management of cardiovascular disease. Patients are evaluated for common conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure and arrhythmias. General cardiologists — along with their care teams made up of advanced practice providers (APPs) and nurse navigators — serve as the coordinators of care, building long-term relationships with patients and guiding next steps when additional treatment is necessary.
When advanced evaluation or treatment is required, general cardiologists work side by side with cardiology subspecialists within the same Heart & Vascular clinic, allowing care to evolve without disruption. With teams dedicated to interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, structural heart care, cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation, Logan Health offers a depth of cardiac expertise that is rarely found in communities the size of Kalispell. These subspecialties each play a distinct role within the program, supporting patients at different stages of heart disease.
Interventional Cardiology
Interventional cardiologists focus on the heart’s arteries and blood flow. These specialists diagnose and treat coronary artery disease, which occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. Using minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques, interventional cardiologists can open blocked arteries, restore blood flow during a heart attack and treat complex coronary disease without open surgery.
Structural Heart Care
Structural heart care focuses on the heart’s valves and internal structures that control how blood moves through the heart. Specialists treat valve conditions using advanced cardiac imaging and minimally invasive techniques, often providing alternatives to open-heart surgery.
Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology focuses on the heart’s electrical system and the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation. Specialists use advanced testing and catheter-based procedures to diagnose and correct abnormal heart rhythms, helping the heart beat more effectively and reducing the risk of complications.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation supports patients as they recover from heart attacks, cardiac procedures and heart surgery. Through supervised exercise, education and lifestyle guidance, cardiac rehab helps patients rebuild strength, reduce risk factors and support long-term heart health. In Kalispell, this service is integrated into the Logan Health Medical Fitness Center.
In addition to care provided at the clinic in Kalispell, Logan Health offers outreach and telehealth cardiology services in Cut Bank, Eureka, Libby, Polson and Shelby. This expands access to specialty heart care in rural communities that would otherwise require patients to travel much farther distances.
Supporting that expanded access is an ongoing investment in advanced treatments and technology. Logan Health Heart & Vascular has continued to invest in advanced treatments that expand options for patients in northwest Montana — so patients can receive specialized heart care without leaving the Flathead Valley.
Logan Health performs 500th TAVR Procedure
One key advancement came in 2016 with the introduction of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This minimally invasive procedure allows doctors to replace a narrowed aortic valve without open-heart surgery, offering an important option for patients who may not be candidates for traditional surgery. Since performing the first TAVR in November 2016, the team has continued to grow rapidly, now averaging about 70 procedures a year. The team celebrated their 500th TAVR in early 2025.
In April 2025, the Electrophysiology team conducted the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. PFA is a newer approach designed to target abnormal heart tissue while reducing the risk of damage to surrounding structures. By November 2025 — just seven months later — they had completed their 100th PFA procedure.
The rapid adoption of both TAVR and PFA highlights the importance of recognizing emerging patient needs and moving quickly to make high-quality treatment available locally. That commitment to timely, high-quality care is reflected in national recognition for quality and outcomes. Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals through its Get With The Guidelines® programs, which measure adherence to evidence-based care for heart and stroke patients. Logan Health has consistently received more of these awards than any hospital in Montana, reflecting a sustained focus on quality across multiple areas of cardiovascular care.
In 2025, Logan Health was also one of just 158 hospitals nationwide to receive the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality Award, recognizing long-term consistency in delivering guideline-directed heart and stroke care.
Looking ahead, Logan Health Heart & Vascular continues to focus on expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care as the community’s needs continue to evolve. This includes strengthening vascular services, continuing to add subspecialty expertise and investing in technology and facilities that support high-quality, patient-centered care — all with the goal of keeping advanced heart care close to home.
Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness and death, but access to coordinated, high-quality care can make a meaningful difference. Through a comprehensive, team-based approach and continued investment in advanced treatment options, Logan Health Heart & Vascular is ensuring patients in northwest Montana have access to the care they need — now and into the future.
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