With its impressive appearance, the Bristol Heart Institute is a centre of excellence for cardiac patients with the most complex and specialist needs. In its theatres, surgeons might be performing life-changing surgery, while in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, staff are looking after patients recovering from surgery or those that have suffered a heart attack. There are various inpatient wards catering for those with a variety of cardiac problems, such as adult congenital heart disease. There is also an outpatient service on the ground floor.