Advanced Cardiology & Radiology Treatments
Medical Center of Southeast Texas offers a broad spectrum of heart and vascular services, including state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization, coronary and peripheral athrectomy and stents, balloon angioplasty, carotid angiography and stenting, radiofrequency ablation, electrophysiology studies, pacemakers, defibrillators and open-heart surgery. Our talented team of cardiology physicians pride themselves on delivering the necessary treatments with compassion and exceptional expertise. For more details, see our heart care and cardiac services below:
Chest Pain Protocols
Is it heartburn—or a heart attack? A fast answer to that question could save your life. If you feel chest pain, our emergency department provides prompt care. Special protocols and testing help our team quickly diagnose whether a patient is experiencing a heart attack.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization helps doctors evaluate how well the heart is functioning and whether there are blockages in the arteries. During the procedure, physicians insert a very thin, flexible tube into a major artery and navigate it to the arteries around the heart. Using advanced imaging technology, doctors can see whether there is plaque build-up in the heart’s vessels. If blockages exist, surgeons use treatments such as angioplasty or stent placements to restore better blood flow. Since cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure, most patients feel better within hours and some can go home the same day.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can produce clear, detailed views of the human heart and help doctors detect heart disease with pinpoint accuracy.