Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas

A congenital heart defect is a malformation of the heart or major blood vessels present at birth. Because both repaired and unrepaired congenital heart defects frequently lead to heart problems later on in life, all adults with congenital heart disease need to be evaluated by an adult congenital heart disease specialist and require follow-up cardiac care throughout their lives.

At Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas Advanced Imaging Department, trained, certified professionals, including computed tomography (CT) specialists, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) specialists, radiology imaging (RT) specialists and cardiac nurses, work together as a team using technologically advanced tools and equipment to assist in heart patient diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

The Aortic Center, a part of Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas, focuses on treating complex conditions related to aortic disease.

Early diagnosis, appropriate medical management and surgical options, including minimally invasive surgery or open surgical treatment, involve a multidisciplinary team of heart specialists on the medical staff at our Dallas heart and vascular hospital.

Cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons on the medical staff who have experience with technically demanding procedures and the complexity of circulatory issues collaborate to provide quality care to their patients.

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Cardiac surgery refers to heart surgical procedures that we perform at our heart hospital in Dallas. In many cases, the chest is opened, and the heart is stopped to repair or replace tissue, muscle, valves or arteries of the heart.

Whether you need heart surgery or a second opinion, the healthcare team at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is specially equipped for these procedures.

Our cardiac rehabilitation program in Dallas can help you recover from a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack, as well as cardiovascular procedures, such as bypass surgery or angioplasty and stenting.

This multi-phased program utilizes an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals to create a program of individualized and specific physical activity, as well as education.

Our Dallas cardiac rehab program can provide you with the necessary knowledge to adopt heart-healthy lifestyle habits to prevent future cardiovascular problems.

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The Cardio-Oncology Center in Dallas focuses on preventing, detecting and managing potential cardiac harm that may occur from cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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The Cardiovascular Second Opinion program is available on the Dallas campus as a result of patients seeking second medical opinions regarding cardiovascular disease diagnoses, treatment options or surgical recommendations.

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The Center for Valve Disorders, as part of Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas, provides a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with any type of valvular heart disease.

A multidisciplinary team of heart valve disorder specialists, including interventional cardiologists, non-invasive cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac imaging specialists, at our heart and vascular hospital in Dallas combine medical quality with advanced technology to diagnose and treat aortic, mitral, pulmonic and tricuspid valve disease.

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The electrophysiology program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients with abnormal heart rhythms.

Physicians on the medical staff at our Dallas heart and vascular hospital specially trained in cardiac electrophysiology work closely with an experienced heart team of nurses and nurse practitioners to provide evaluation and treatment using advanced healthcare technology and evidence-based techniques, including medication therapy, catheter-based procedures and heart surgery.

Heart failure does not mean your heart has stopped working. You can have heart failure without ever suffering from a heart attack. Having heart failure simply means that your heart does not work as well as it should.

There are ways you and your healthcare provider can help your heart work more efficiently.

Getting acquainted with how the heart works may help you understand how heart failure occurs and what you can do about it.

The Heart Rhythm Center at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas provides comprehensive, personalized care for patients with heart arrhythmias through a collaborative team of electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons and advanced practice providers. From diagnosis and education to advanced treatment options and post-discharge care, the center is dedicated to helping patients effectively manage rhythm disorders with therapies tailored to each individual’s needs.

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The members of the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute – Dallas team understand the cultural dynamics of the Latino population, as well as the importance of incorporating language, family and religion into medicine.

Our interdisciplinary heart team will follow you along your way at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health to help you while you receive advanced cardiovascular care—from hospital check-in until after hospital care ends.

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The medical professionals in our Interventional Cardiology department are highly skilled at diagnosing a wide range of cardiac disorders using minimally invasive techniques, such as angiography, angioplasty and stenting and minimally invasive repair of congenital heart defects.

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Our staff of non-invasive cardiologists is dedicated to the quick and accurate diagnosis of heart disorders using non-invasive techniques, including ultrasound, electrocardiography and stress tests.

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We provide comprehensive diagnosis of vascular disorders in Dallas using advanced non-invasive techniques, helping you avoid more invasive procedures.

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Our Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas offers advanced cardiovascular services to help patients with heart and vascular conditions.

The Sleep Center at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas provides specialized care for a wide range of sleep disorders and disruptive sleep behaviors. Through advanced testing, diagnosis and a collaborative team approach, we work to identify the root cause of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve healthier, more restful sleep.

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Our vascular surgery department in Dallas is a recognized leader in the minimally invasive treatment of aortic aneurysms and arterial blockage of the arms, legs, kidneys and other blood vessels, as well as disorders of the venous system.

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The Women's Heart Center at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas provides compassionate, personalized cardiovascular care designed specifically for women. Through a multidisciplinary approach and seamless coordination with Baylor University Medical Center, the team supports patients throughout every stage of their care journey—from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and post-discharge follow-up—with a focus on both physical and emotional well-being.

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Room

Your bed has been designed for comfort and safety. You can raise or lower the head and/or foot of your bed via electric controls. For your protection, the side rails may be left up at night and while you are under the effects of anesthetics or medication. You can use the side rails to support you when you get in and out of your bed. If you need assistance, however, please use your bedside call button to ask for our help.

Phone service

Each guest room is equipped with a telephone. Your telephone number and room number are posted near the door of your patient room. Patient room telephones cannot receive collect or third-party billed calls.

Wireless access

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas has wireless access for you and your family's convenience. Please notify your nurse if you have any trouble accessing this service.

An ATM is located in the waiting areas of the ground floor of Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas.

Our Nutrition Services department specializes in meeting and exceeding patient expectations with their exceptional room service program. This hotel-like room service brings you heart-healthy fare prepared fresh when you order from your patient menu. Your menu offers food selections that meet your doctor's orders for your overall care and recovery. You may also ask your nurse for assistance when placing an order. A Nutrition Services representative is available to take your order between 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM and will deliver your heart-healthy meal in about 45 minutes or less.

Family members and guests are welcome to order from our room service menu. There is a $7 fee per guest tray. Guests may pay with credit card. To place your order, please call 214.820.0604.

Family members and guests may enjoy purchasing lunch from A Beat Above Café, located on the ground floor. The café offers hot and cold food selections from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The café accepts credit cards.

Nutrition Services offers outpatient nutrition counseling to help you manage heart disease and improve your post-procedure diet. With this outpatient service, you will meet with a registered, licensed dietitian and discuss how best to manage your particular health concern with nutrition. Your doctor may refer you to this outpatient service or you may schedule a consultation by calling 214.820.7733.

Baylor Scott & White Health is an advocate for greater healthcare pricing transparency and patient affordability. We provide a self-service price estimation tool to help you obtain accurate out-of-pocket expense estimates, along with other helpful resources to help you make more informed financial choices about your care.

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Our nurses are dedicated to the care of a diverse community of patients. As members of our front line care team, they take pride in seeking opportunities to provide a higher level of care.

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Brighten the day of a patient with an eGreeting—a personal message hand-delivered to your loved one.

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We will deliver to your patient room any mail and flowers addressed to you. If you need to mail a letter, please tell your nurse and he/she will forward it to the hospital mailroom. You and your guests may also use the Post Office located on the P1 level of Wadley Tower at Baylor University Medical Center. The Post Office is open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Because our staff cares so deeply for those we help, there are those who often go beyond the call to provide great care.

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Your day begins at Access Services on the ground floor of Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. There you will check in, complete registration and sign consent forms. Upon completion of registration at Access Services, you will proceed to one of the hospital's Specialty Care Unit floors. You will be given an armband for identification and pay any deductibles or co-payments associated with your insurance. To help your stay go as smooth as possible, please bring the following:

• All of your medications (prescription and over-the-counter), as well as any herbal preparations, vitamins and supplements in their original bottles
• Your health insurance card
• A list of any allergies
• Your Advance Directives (Living Will or Power of Attorney) if you have them
• A book or other reading material
• CPAP/BIPAP machine(s) if you use them

When your assigned room is ready, you and your family member or friend will be taken to a pre-procedure area. Family members or friends will be directed to your assigned room. At this time, someone will obtain your vital signs and complete a patient assessment, which may include drawing blood and performing an electrocardiogram (EKG). You will sign another set of consent forms.

Because we know how important it is to receive support from loved ones, we have accommodations for one person to spend the night with you in your room using the provided sleeper sofa. In addition, your family members may visit you at any time. There are no restrictions regarding when your family members can visit, although for your safety, we have a controlled access after 6:00 PM. To gain access after 6:00 PM, your guests will have to press a buzzer near the door for someone to open it.

We rely on our generous volunteers to provide several special services. Every volunteer enhances the patient experience in some way by supporting our culture of customer service. Join the ranks of our volunteers to get involved and make a difference.

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