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At Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s Gragg Center for Cardiovascular Performance, we specialize in treating cardiac patients and athletes of all levels who are at risk for, have been diagnosed with or are recovering from heart disease.


Why choose us?

  • Greater Charlotte region’s only sports cardiology center: We’re the trusted health care provider for elite athletes, including the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club, while also serving as cardiology consultants to major sports leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB.
  • Customized exercise plans for optimal performance: By personalizing exercise routines to suit your unique medical needs and fitness objectives, we aim to enhance your overall heart health and cardiorespiratory (heart and lung) fitness.
  • State-of-the-art screening and diagnostics: We use the latest technology, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT, to assess the heart in detail and tailor testing protocols in our metabolic lab to match your specific condition and fitness level.

Cardiovascular performance programs

Our team of highly trained cardiologists and providers offer comprehensive care designed to improve cardiovascular health and performance. Our programs include:

  • Sports Cardiology

    Optimizing athlete performance by addressing heart-related concerns and enhancing endurance

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Comprehensive approach to heart health, focused on exercise, nutrition and improving quality of life

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment plans for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • Dysautonomia

    Managing symptoms and enhancing quality of life for those with autonomic nervous system dysfunction

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