Heart and Vascular Care
Your heart and vascular care journey starts here
Having a healthy heart allows you to enjoy life and do the things you love. That’s why our team of experts—from cardiologists and heart surgeons to radiologists and electrophysiologists—is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care for all your cardiovascular needs.
Our teams diagnose and treat a range of heart and vascular conditions using innovative solutions, from advanced diagnostic tools to the latest treatments. We also prioritize cardiovascular disease prevention, helping you adopt a healthy lifestyle designed to protect your heart for life.
We offer a full scope of cardiovascular services through our two specialty heart hospitals: Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. In addition, we provide cardiac care at multiple hospitals and over 100 outpatient clinics in North and Central Texas. Many of these facilities have earned national recognition for the quality of cardiovascular care and safety from U.S. News & World Report, The Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and many others.
No matter where you visit us, you can trust you’re putting your heart in the right hands.
Test your ticker
When hearts get Better, it’s a thing of beauty. And the first step to a healthier heart is knowing your risk for heart disease. Heart disease can include coronary artery disease (CAD), atrial fibrillation (AFib), heart valve disease and other conditions - all of which can make it harder for your heart to function over time.
Take the quiz and learn more about your potential heart health risks.
Heart and vascular conditions we treat
Cardiologists at Baylor Scott & White can treat many heart and vascular conditions. You can find advanced care for heart failure, heart attacks, coronary heart disease and more. By focusing on early diagnosis, we can offer more options for treatment.
Specialists at our vascular centers offer screenings, diagnosis and treatment for peripheral artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms and more. Our goal is to prevent and manage these conditions so you can live a full, healthy life.
Advanced diagnostics and treatments
If your provider thinks you have heart or vascular disease, you may need diagnostic testing to confirm your diagnosis. We use advanced vascular screening and heart testing methods to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a common heart condition, such as heart disease, or need a complex procedure, such as a heart transplant, you can count on a personalized treatment plan . We treat every person as an individual, and our teams work to create a healthcare plan tailored to your needs and goals.
Learn more about advanced vascular screening and heart testing methods
Innovative cardiovascular research
Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSWRI) has research team members at sites across our system to work with our medical teams on clinical trials and research studies focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Education and support for your heart care journey
Caring for your heart doesn’t stop once you leave our hospitals and clinics. We offer support groups, educational classes and other resources to help you protect your body’s hardest working muscle now and in the future.
- Learn how to protect your heart at a heart and vascular class or seminar.
- Explore support groups for patients and families.
Expert advice from our blog
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we're committed to heart education. Explore our Scrubbing In blog to learn how to maintain a healthy heart, the prevention strategies for different types of cardiovascular conditions and our treatment and care options, as well as ways to incorporate heart-friendly lifestyle and wellness choices into your daily life.
What to expect at your first appointment with a cardiologist
Keeping your heart healthy is critical to living your best life. And if you have a family history of cardiac problems or risk factors for heart disease, you or your primary care doctor may want your heart to get some extra care.
Heart-smart workouts: The importance of exercise in heart health
Regular physical activity has been shown to have a profound impact on the prevention, management and improvement of cardiovascular conditions.
5 tips for heart-healthy eating at home (and 5 simple recipes to get you started)
Making nutritious and heart-healthy meals is not as complicated as you may assume. Here are some tips on heart-healthy cooking and recipes to get you started.
How doctors test for and diagnose heart disease
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 36 seconds, an American dies from cardiovascular disease.
Blood pressure basics: What do systolic and diastolic mean?
Every time you go to the clinic, you get your blood pressure checked. Someone tells you the result—ideally a higher number over a lower number—and that’s noted in your medical record. But what do those numbers mean and why are they important?