Catheters are small, flexible tubes that interventional cardiologists at our Dallas heart hospital insert into the body. The catheter is carefully threaded into the heart using an X-ray machine that produces real-time images (fluoroscopy). Once the catheter is in place, contrast is injected, and images of the heart are taken.
Traditionally, interventional cardiologists perform cardiac catheterization using a puncture in the leg, but studies have shown going through the wrist—using the transradial approach—produces the same results with a shorter hospital stay and less bleeding or discomfort for the patient.
Interventional cardiologists at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas have performed the transradial approach since 1996.
The Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas interventional cardiology program is supported by six well-equipped catheterization labs and two hybrid labs featuring advanced technology that enhances data accuracy and accessibility for the interventional cardiologists.
Some of our technology include:
Known throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as a local heart hospital for advanced cardiovascular disease treatment, our award-winning heart center program provides patients the timely care needed in critical situations. Access to the advanced generation of interventional devices, including cardiac, carotid and vascular stents, allows for the personalized care each heart patient needs.
