Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving
Dedicated comprehensive heart and vascular treatment in Irving
At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving, you can expect quality advanced care, diagnosis and treatment of heart and cardiovascular disease. The specialized cardiology professionals on our staff in Irving take a team approach to rapid treatment of heart attacks, while our specialized services and innovative treatment options equip us to take on cardiology-related situations, from non-invasive diagnostic techniques to emergency procedures.
Baylor Scott & White – Irving recently completed a multi-phase renovation project, including expanded surgical services and innovative cardiovascular suites, renovated heart and vascular services and advanced technology.
Our new cardiovascular suite here in Irving features cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) labs. Through advanced equipment and innovative technology, these new labs can accommodate interventional techniques, as well as complex cardiac and EP procedures.
Specialized heart and vascular services near you
- Nuclear and exercise stress testing
- Diagnostic heart catheterization procedures including right and left heart catheterizations and biopsies
- Interventional coronary procedures including ballooning, stenting and thrombectomy techniques
- Intravascular coronary ultrasound and instantaneous wave-free ratio to assess coronary blood flow
- Balloon pump and Impella support
- Diagnostic and Interventional peripheral procedures including ballooning, stenting and atherectomy techniques
- Cardioversions
- Diagnostic electrophysiology studies
- CryoCath and RF Ablations for a multitude of rhythm issues
- Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Implantable loop recorder procedures
- Permanent pacemaker/implantable cardiac defibrillator (single, dual and bi-ventricular)
- Tilt table testing
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm stent grafting
- Carotid artery stenting
- Carotid endarterectomy
- High-tech phone application replacing pagers so that EMS can notify hospital and call team with EKG prior to arrival
Arrhythmia program
The Arrhythmia Program at Baylor Scott & White – Irving has the capabilities to help pinpoint a variety of problems. The program brings together cardiovascular expertise and medical technology to treat irregular cardiac rhythms that affect the heart's ability to pump blood. Electrophysiology studies performed in the electrophysiology suite determine the location and cause of the arrhythmia.
Arrhythmia treatment in Irving include:
Please give us a call to learn more about arrhythmia treatment near you or to find a physician on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White – Irving.
Congestive heart failure program in Irving
The Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at Baylor Scott & White – Irving is available to help manage heart failure condition to avoid continuing cardiovascular problems or emergency room visits.
Patients who have weakened muscles due to heart attack or other cardiac condition visit the Irving heart clinic once or twice a week as prescribed by their physician to help them with medications and infusions to improve their heart function and maintain their cardiac health.
The Congestive Heart Failure Clinic near you is located on the Baylor Scott & White – Irving campus at 2001 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75061, Ste 360.
Cardiovascular rehabilitation
Benefits
Based upon each individual's personal goals, the benefits received from cardiac rehabilitation may vary. Your benefits may include:
- Strengthening and conditioning of your heart and lungs
- Controlling your weight and lowering your total cholesterol levels
- Understanding your medications, the signs and symptoms of heart disease and when to seek medical attention
- Increase your self-confidence
- Laying the groundwork for the development of a healthier lifestyle
- Reducing your symptoms and chances of experiencing another cardiac event
- An earlier return to work and daily activities
- Developing coping and stress reduction skills, as well as relaxation techniques
- Providing emotional support for you and your family
Works of Heart
Our patients inspire us every day. That is why we asked nine local artists to capture some of their experiences to share that inspiration with you. Listen to each patient’s story and learn how these talented artists transformed their stories into motivational masterpieces.