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Cardiology in Southlake

Why Choose Methodist Southlake for Cardiology

Whether you need preventive cardiovascular care or treatment for a complex heart condition, we’re here to help. Our team of specialists offers care from diagnosis to treatment, all the way through your recovery. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

At Methodist Southlake Medical Center, we provide care for all heart and vascular conditions. Our physicians diagnose, manage, and treat cardiovascular diseases using advanced technology.

Highlights of our program include:

  • Advanced technology: We use advanced equipment, techniques, and sophisticated imaging technology to diagnose and treat heart and vascular disorders. We have our own cardiac catheterization lab, where we deliver minimally invasive procedures and the highest level of care.
  • Preventive care: Our services also include comprehensive preventive care tailored to your health and lifestyle. We work with you to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease and offer screenings, education, and ongoing support to keep you healthy.
  • Specialized in vascular (blood vessels) disorders: Our team has extensive experience treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolisms (PE) quickly and effectively. We are skilled in using minimally invasive treatments.

Cardiovascular Conditions We Treat

Our heart and vein specialists treat a wide range of diseases and disorders. Some of the most common cardiovascular conditions we treat are:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other types of irregular heartbeat
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that often develops in the leg and can travel to other parts of the body through blood vessels
  • Pulmonary embolism (PE), a life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs, reducing or cutting off blood supply
  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
  • Peripheral artery disease or PAD (narrowing of the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body)

Diagnostic Procedures We Offer

Our Methodist Southlake team uses advanced technology to detect and evaluate cardiovascular disease (diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels). We provide routine screenings and an accurate diagnosis so we can determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Your provider may use diagnostic tools, including:

  • Angiogram: An angiogram creates pictures of the heart and blood vessels using X-rays.
  • Cardiac stress tests: These supervised exercise tests help your doctor evaluate how well your heart is pumping blood through your body. Your healthcare provider measures your cardiovascular activity while you’re exercising and immediately afterward.
  • Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound): This test uses sound waves to produce images of the heart and vessels.
  • Duplex ultrasound: Your provider may use this type of ultrasound to evaluate how your blood moves through your blood vessels.
  • Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT): During this noninvasive imaging study, your care team injects a safe amount of radioactive tracer through an IV. Then, they look at your heart with a special type of camera. The tracer moves through your bloodstream and helps the camera produce images of your heart and blood vessels.
  • Coronary calcium score: This CT (computed tomography) scan measures the amount of calcium in your coronary arteries. It can detect a buildup of a waxy, fatty substance (plaque) that can narrow or block the arteries.
  • CT coronary angiogram: A CT coronary angiogram uses X-rays to create images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. We use this test to diagnose many heart conditions. It doesn’t require incisions and involves very little recovery time.

Cardiovascular Treatments We Offer

Our heart and vascular specialists provide noninvasive procedures and use minimally invasive techniques to treat cardiovascular concerns. We specialize in:

  • Angioplasty and stenting: We offer many minimally invasive procedures in our cardiac catheterization lab. Our cardiac team is skilled at restoring blood flow to blocked arteries and treating blood clots in blood vessels, all through a small incision in the groin.
  • Atherectomy techniques: Our team has extensive experience treating narrowed or blocked blood vessels. During an atherectomy, we insert a rotating tool into the blood vessel through a small, thin tube. We use the tool to remove plaque buildup inside the blood vessel.
  • Implantable cardiac devices: To treat AFib and other types of irregular heartbeat, we offer implantable defibrillators and pacemakers. These cardiac devices are placed under your skin and may have wires that extend to your heart. They work by correcting your heart’s rhythm.

Minimally invasive treatments for DVT and embolism

Embolism and DVT happen when a blood clot forms in a blood vessel. DVT usually affects your legs, but clots can form anywhere in the body. If a piece of the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism. That’s when the clot blocks the flow of blood and can lead to life-threatening health problems.

We offer minimally invasive treatments for DVT and embolisms. Your provider breaks up or removes the clot using a catheter (a small, thin tube) inserted into the blood vessel. You’re often able to go home the same day of the procedure.

Assess Your Heart Disease Risk

At Methodist Southlake, our team is committed to helping you keep your heart healthy. Take this 5-minute assessment to learn about your risk of heart disease and receive personalized recommendations for your health.

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