Cardiology in Southern Dallas County

Cardiovascular specialists work with you to create a personalized plan that supports your heart health. We’re here to support your heart health journey, from diagnosis through recovery and rehabilitation. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

Why Choose Methodist Charlton for Cardiology

At Methodist Charlton Medical Center, we provide care for cardiovascular conditions. Our heart and vascular team offers a wide range of services, from advanced imaging to potentially lifesaving cardiac care.

Highlights of our program include:

A dedicated heart failure clinic: We have a team of heart failure specialists who treat this condition at each stage. We work with you to help manage heart failure symptoms and improve your overall quality of life.
Advanced interventional techniques: Vascular interventionalists provide care for conditions affecting the blood vessels. These minimally invasive techniques help us to diagnose and treat complex conditions, often without the need for open surgery.
Cardiac rehabilitation: Our cardiac rehab program helps you recover and stay healthy after a heart attack or surgery. We create a personalized plan to help you regain strength and prevent further heart complications.

High-Quality Cardiovascular Care

At Methodist Charlton, our commitment and dedication to providing dependable and effective cardiology care set us apart. We’re proud to receive the following recognitions:

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification by The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Get With The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI - GOLD with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Get With The Guidelines® - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by the AHA
Primary Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission
The North Texas Mission Lifeline Regional Award by the AHA

Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat

At Methodist Charlton, we work together to treat conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Some of the most common cardiovascular conditions we treat include:

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), including atrial fibrillation (AFib) and tachycardia
Cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakens the heart muscles and makes it difficult for them to pump blood
Congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart can’t pump enough blood through the body
Coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs when the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked
Heart attack, including ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Heart valve disease, occurs when one or more of the heart’s valves don’t work well enough to pump blood in one direction through the heart
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), occurs when the blood vessels that bring blood from the heart to other areas of the body become narrowed or blocked
Stroke, when blood supply to the brain is reduced or completely blocked

Diagnostic Procedures We Offer

We assess your symptoms and make a diagnosis using minimally invasive and noninvasive diagnostic procedures.

Your doctor may perform a physical exam and prescribe blood tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests, including:

Angiogram: A test that uses dye and imaging scans to visualize how well blood flows through your blood vessels and heart. It helps diagnose narrowing or blockages of the blood vessels.
Echocardiogram: A test using ultrasound (sound waves) to create an image of your heart. It allows your doctor to see how well blood flows through the heart and its valves.
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): A test performed to analyze the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity and diagnose abnormal heart rhythms.
Stress tests: This supervised test helps your doctor understand how well your heart pumps blood throughout your body when exercising.

Cardiovascular Treatments We Offer

At Methodist Charlton, we offer treatment options for cardiovascular conditions. Your doctor creates your treatment plan based on your symptoms and health history.

Treatments we provide include:

Preventive care: We work with you to help improve your heart health and lower your risk of heart disease. We create a preventive care plan based on your medical history and current health needs.
Medication: Doctors at Methodist Charlton may prescribe many different types of medication to help treat heart conditions. We monitor your progress and adjust your treatment as needed to help provide you with the most effective results possible.
Interventional procedures: Surgeons perform catheter-guided, minimally invasive procedures, including angioplasty and stenting. When possible, we insert the catheter through the wrist, as opposed to the groin, to try to minimize pain.
Implantable devices: We use many devices, including the Impella® Heart Pump, and CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure (HF) System, to monitor and help regulate your heartbeat.
Open heart surgery: Surgeons at Methodist Charlton perform open heart surgery for complex conditions, when minimally invasive methods can’t be used.

Advanced Interventional Techniques for Diagnosis and Treatment

Interventional cardiologists use minimally invasive procedures to provide you with many benefits, compared to open surgical techniques. These techniques use smaller incisions which help reduce pain, lower the risk of complications, and speed up recovery.

From chronic coronary artery disease to sudden heart attack, we help you get back to your daily life activities. We provide high-quality care, while prioritizing your safety and comfort.

Accredited Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

We are proud recipients of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certification from The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification highlights our dedication to providing comprehensive heart care. Our team treats your cardiovascular condition, supports your recovery, and helps you prevent future heart complications.

We personalize your cardiac rehab program based on your health history, current fitness level, and goals. You’ll receive:

A personalized exercise program
Eating guidelines for optimal heart health
Information about your diagnosis
Information about your medications and why they’re important
Support for heart-healthy daily habits

Learn more about our cardiac rehabilitation program.

Heart Failure Clinic

Heart failure develops for many reasons and occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood through the body. The heart failure team at Methodist Charlton supports you through diagnosis, treatment, routine monitoring, and follow-up. If you’re at risk, we work with you to help improve your health and prevent heart failure.

Learn more about our heart failure clinic.

Assess Your Heart Disease Risk

To protect your heart health, you need to know your risk. Take our 5-minute assessment to learn your personal risk of heart disease. After completing the assessment, you’ll receive specific recommendations to help improve your heart health and overall well-being.

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