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Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute on Univision: High blood pressure

Aldo Rafael, MD, Medical Director of the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute - Dallas and a cardiac surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center, sits down on Despierta Dallas to discuss hypertension. Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure that affects millions of Hispanics in the United States. Learning to control it with the help of a specialist is important for general well-being and to prevent more serious complications.

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Subhash Banerjee, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Research and Innovation at Baylor University Medical Center

One of the nation’s leading experts in interventional cardiology and complex cardiac and vascular surgery, Subhash Banerjee, MD, is the Paul J. Thomas Endowed Chair in Cardiology and Chief of Cardiovascular Research and Innovation at Baylor University Medical Center, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Prior to joining Baylor Scott & White, Dr. Banerjee was Professor of Medicine and Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas.

Board-certified in interventional cardiology, he has dedicated his career to minimally invasive coronary artery, peripheral artery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures. Additionally, he is a leading expert in high-risk percutaneous peripheral artery and coronary artery interventions, the use of hemodynamic support devices, and percutaneous treatment of coronary and peripheral artery chronic total occlusions.

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Baylor Dallas cardiac surgery program receives highest star rating for CABG by STS

Cardiac surgery performed at Baylor University Medical Center received 3-Stars—the highest possible rating—for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. As a consistently high-performing program, this recent recognition ranks Baylor Dallas in the top 10% in the nation by STS for julio 1, 2019 - junio 30, 2022. In addition to a 3-Star overall rating, the program received 3-Stars in all rated domains, including absence of mortality, absence of morbidity, use of IMA (internal mammary artery), and medications.

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Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure team presents at Heart Failure Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting

The Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic team joined over 2,600 heart failure clinicians and other representatives working in the field at the Heart Failure Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting from septiembre 30 – octubre 3, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The Baylor Dallas team featured 16 poster presentations and some team members had podium presentations.

The Heart Failure Society of America is a multidisciplinary organization working to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, research, innovation, and advocacy. HFSA members include physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and patients.

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Saving hearts and lives: A behind-the-scenes look at the heart transplant process

Our advanced heart failure team at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas provides expert care for patients across Texas who are living with heart failure. For many of them, a heart transplant is the only option. A single heart transplant takes dozens of health professionals working in concert as one well-organized team. This need can happen at any time, often in the middle of the night. For some transplant centers, that one transplant might use up all the available resources. As one of the top 10 heart transplant programs in the country based on volumes, the team at Baylor University Medical Center can manage multiple heart transplants in a short amount of time. In fact, the center recently transplanted three hearts over the course of a single weekend. “There’s always a time crunch because transplant has so many moving parts,” said Dan Meyer, MD, chief of heart transplantation and advanced circulatory support at Baylor University Medical Center. “Our team is prepared to get it done without missing a single detail. It’s quite a feat.”

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My smartwatch EKG says I have an irregular heartbeat. Now what?

A recent study by Pew Research found approximately one in five Americans owns and wears a smartwatch. That translates to 66.5 million people. Young and old alike are wearing them for different reasons. Praveen Rao, MD, an electrophysiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas has seen a trend in seniors buying smartwatches because of the health apps available on the devices. Older people seem to appreciate being able to monitor their health and well-being in real time via their smartwatch. Younger people seem to enjoy having the ability to track different metrics to fine tune their health and fitness. While many people recognize the potential value of the health apps available on their smartwatch, they also often ask how they should use or interpret the information, especially EKGs.

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Chest pain? You might need a cardiac CT scan

Nearly 6.5 million people visit America’s emergency rooms each year for chest pain. Additional millions of people seek out cardiologists to evaluate their chest pain, concerned they may be at risk for heart disease. If that’s you, it’s important to know what to expect when you do see a cardiologist or undergo evaluation for chest pain. Jeffrey Schussler, MD, an interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas elaborates on the many causes of chest pain—some minor and some more serious—and testing that can help point towards the cause. You may expect your doctor to recommend a stress test. For the past 30 to 40 years, stress tests have been the main diagnostic test used by physicians to evaluate people complaining of chest pain. But within the past few years, studies have validated the use of computed tomography (CT) scans as an approach to determine the source of chest pain. Learn why and when a CT scan can be a helpful tool for those experiencing chest pain.

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First in North Texas – new procedure for patients with complex aortic arch disease at greater risk for rupture

DALLAS, Texas (julio 22, 2022) – There is now a new procedure in North Texas for patients with complex aortic arch disease who are at great risk for rupture. Thoraflex Hybrid is a single use medical device used in Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) repair combining a Gelweave polyester graft with a Nitinol self-expanding stent graft. The FDA-approved device is the only one of its kind available for commercial use. It is indicated for the open surgical repair or replacement of damaged or diseased vessels of the aortic arch and descending aorta with or without involvement of the ascending aorta in cases of aneurysm and/or dissection.

Traditionally, this complex procedure would require two surgeries without this latest device. This was the first use and first procedure of its type in North Texas. And was one of only a handful completed in the United States since approval. Performing the procedure were surgeons on the medical staff of Baylor University Medical Center – Charles Roberts, MD, a cardiac surgeon, Javier Vasquez, MD, a vascular surgeon and Andres Leal, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon. During the procedure, the surgeons worked together to repair the aortic arch area as well as the full dissection in one surgery. The Thoraflex Hybrid studies indicated that with the hybrid device, there can be one surgical encounter rather than two separate procedures and has led to lowering the risk of major adverse events by 22.6%, in the first year, over traditional treatments.

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First in Texas – new laser device used to remove IVC filter

DALLAS, Texas (julio 20, 2022) – Using new laser device technology, Bradley Grimsley, MD, a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, was the first in Texas to use the Philips CavaClear system that just recently received FDA approval with “breakthrough device designation.” An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a small device used to stop blood clots from traveling to the lungs and should integrate safely into tissue over time. In some cases, and over the course of time, some embedded filters may damage tissue or even experience breakage of the filter prongs. These pieces can migrate – causing severe complications. The FDA has recommended that if an IVC filter is no longer necessary, it should be removed. In addition, there are circumstances where patients may need to have a filter removed and replaced with a later generation filter.

The precision that the laser system used to help safely dislodge the filter components from the vena cava walls is technologically advanced and of great benefit to patients with a retrieval time of less than 15 minutes. The CavaClear laser sheath is the only system currently approved and available on the commercial market. It delivers the ability to ablate an area as small as 50 microns – less than the width of a human hair. However, this technology is only of benefit when used by a very skilled and trained surgeon.

As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Grimsley completed advanced training in laser-use safety and additional training specifically for this new device. The older alternative would have been to surgically cut out or pull out the filter from the vena cava with a high risk of injuring surrounding tissue or even causing pieces to break off and travel. This new procedure will now be an option for patients who need to have IVC filters removed.

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First in Texas to perform a dialysis access procedure

Javier Vasquez, MD, a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, was the first in North Texas to perform the Inside-Out® procedure developed for patients who have experienced blockage and are unable to continue with dialysis. This new procedure and the latest technology of the Surfacer® System is the first and only FDA cleared device which assists physicians to obtain central venous access in patients with blocked veins. This allows the surgeon to maneuver a device from the femoral area to the preferred right-sided access near the right internal jugular vein – the chest location where normally a perm cath would be located. This procedure could ultimately help save patients who, prior to, lost the ability to continue with dialysis.

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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? Michael Sills, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, fills us in on what to know about blood pressure.

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Why is hypertension (aka high blood pressure) dangerous?

You’ve heard of hypertension and you get your blood pressure checked regularly at your doctor’s visits, but what is high blood pressure, and why is it worrisome? Here’s what you need to know, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure. “Your heart is a muscle—but it’s not like the other muscles in your body,” said Michael Sills, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. “You can make your heart stronger, but not in the same way you would lift weights at the gym to improve your biceps. That’s resistance exercise, and you don’t want your heart to have to work against higher resistance. But that’s what high blood pressure does—it makes your heart work harder and you wear it out early.”

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History Made in the Baylor Scott & White - Waxahachie Cath Lab

This week, the Waxahachie cath lab team, led by interventional cardiologist, Robert Stoler, MD, FACC, FSCAI, celebrated a “first” in the cath lab of Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Services – Waxahachie. Dr. Stoler, co-medical director of cardiology and medical director for the catheterization lab at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, and the cath lab team were the first in Texas and second in the US to implant the newest generation drug eluting stent, the Onyx Frontier™, available for patients with coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is plaque buildup on the inside of the coronary arteries and is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC), it is present in 48 percent of adults.

The Onyx Frontier stent recently received FDA approval making it commercially available on junio 1, 2022. According to Medtronic, the maker of the stent and the improved delivery system technology for the minimally invasive procedure, the Onyx Frontier stent placement on junio 1 in Waxahachie’s cath lab is not only the first commercial use in Texas, it is the second commercial placement in the US.

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So, you were diagnosed with a heart condition. Now what?

If you’ve received a diagnosis related to the heart or blood vessels, it’s normal to be frightened and a little confused. The information out there on heart conditions can be overwhelming. Heart disease can be confusing at first. With many types of heart disease and various treatments to address them, our patients often need information and support to make sense of the diagnosis. To help you do just that, the team breaks down the most common heart conditions, what to do if you’ve been diagnosed with one and where to go for the specialized support you need.

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What to expect during a cardiac ablation procedure

Cardiac ablation is a preferred treatment option for many arrhythmias—or abnormal heart rhythms—and is particularly effective for the most common type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AFib). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 million people in the US are projected to be living with AFib by 2030.

Learn more about what to expect with this procedure from Ryan Williams, MD, an electrophysiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas.

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Understanding your heart valve disease diagnosis

Your heart’s ability to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body depends on a number of complex functions. The heart’s four valves allow blood to flow through your heart in the right direction. When they don’t open or close properly, the flow of blood throughout your body is disrupted. Heart valve disease is diagnosed when one or more of your heart valves doesn’t function properly. Without treatment, heart valve disease may lead to other heart health issues, but it can be managed with heart medications, lifestyle changes, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention. Farhan Ali, MD, an interventional cardiologist on the medical staff of Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth describes what to know about recognizing and treating heart valve disease, and what to expect if you’ve just been diagnosed.

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TCAR: A minimally invasive approach to reduce your chance of stroke

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. As a vascular surgeon on the medical staff, Brad Grimsley, MD, sees a large percentage of people who are either on the verge of experiencing a stroke or have had a stroke already. Strokes are often debilitating and can be fatal—but many times, they’re preventable. Research is bringing new treatment options to the table for people at risk of stroke due to one of the most common stroke causes, called carotid artery stenosis (CAS) or carotid artery disease.

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Living with heart failure: When to consider advanced care

There are many steps you can take to live with heart failure and manage your symptoms, including lifestyle changes and medications. However, some people eventually need advanced care. Cesar Guerrero-Miranda, MD, FACC, a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure can help you understand your condition and give you options when other heart failure treatments aren’t enough.

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What to know before getting a heart stent

Heart stents are a potentially lifesaving treatment in preventing heart damage during and after a heart attack. The procedure opens arteries that are causing the heart attack and can relieve other blockages that may be causing chest discomfort called “angina.”

But before getting stents in your heart, you’ll want to consider both the risks of heart stent treatment and how it benefits your cardiac health. Robert Stoler, MD, FACC, FSCAI, breaks down heart stents and what to expect if you are a candidate.

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7 healthy habits to help you thrive with heart disease

Life changes quickly with a diagnosis of heart disease. Whether the doctor says your coronary artery is filled with plaque or your heart muscle isn’t pumping as well as it should, your survival will require treatment. And it’s more than just taking a pill—living with heart disease requires lifestyle changes not just today, but for a lifetime.

While you can’t change your genetics, age or family history of heart disease, Jessica Betts, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian with Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Fort Worth, shares a number of easy-to-incorporate lifestyle changes that can keep you healthy for years to come.

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Dallas surgeon makes legendary commitment

Dan Meyer, MD, Chief of Heart Transplantation and Advanced Circulatory Support at Baylor University Medical Center, has been in practice for more than 30 years. At the age of 62, Dr. Meyer made a new commitment - he joined the US Navy. He is now the oldest graduate of the US Navy Officer Development School. When asked why he decided to join, he stated he wanted to do more for his community and "be part of something bigger than yourself."

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STEM Goes Red students visit Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas for hands-on learning

On mayo 25, 2022, 100 students from Fort Worth participating in the American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red program visited the BSW Heart and Vascular – Dallas campus. STEM Goes Red gives students access to local STEM employers and experts. Program attendees gain firsthand experience, knowledge, and a platform to ask questions of professionals in a STEM career. The students participated in hands-on learning, rotating between six hospital departments including electrophysiology lab, catheterization lab, pharmacy, operating room, non-invasive imaging, and pathology where students were able to hold a human heart. Dallas students participated in a virtual event, hearing from hospital departments about career opportunities. American Heart Association and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital are proud to host these students and provide access to healthcare careers.

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Most cardiac arrests end in death. That could change with this machine

Starting this year, some Tarrant County patients suffering a cardiac arrest could see their chances of surviving increase dramatically, thanks to a new process for treating these patients. In January, emergency medical services provider MedStar teamed up with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth to begin using a more advanced technology to increase blood flow through the body for patients whose hearts have stopped beating. Instead of relying purely on mechanical power — like when a bystander uses their hands to compress someone’s chest — this process uses what’s known as an ECMO machine to increase blood flow.

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Hypertension Center discusses rising cases of hypertension among Black women

An alarming number released by the American Medical Association indicates 50% of African American women over the age of 20 have heart disease. High blood pressure among black women is nearly 40% higher than that of white women. Christopher Hebert, MD, a member of the Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas Hypertension Center, discusses how high blood pressure disproportionately affects African American women on FOX 4.

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Seven simple healthy habits to lower your blood pressure

Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the US have high blood pressure? Scott Ewing, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Fort Worth, discusses high blood pressure and simple lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure. These include diet, sodium intake, alcohol, weight, physical activity, smoking, and stress.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) awards Dallas campus highest rating for Isolated CABG surgery

Cardiac surgery performed at Baylor University Medical Center received 3-Stars—the highest possible rating—for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. As a consistently high-performing program, this recent recognition ranks Baylor Dallas in the top 5% in the nation by STS for enero 1, 2019 - diciembre 31, 2021. In addition to a 3-Star overall rating, the program received 3-Stars in all rated domains, including absence of mortality, absence of morbidity, use of IMA (internal mammary artery), and medications.

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Leapfrog Group awards "A" rating for Patient Safety in Spring 2022

The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the US healthcare system. The Leapfrog Group assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas was assigned an "A" rating for this time period for its commitment to reducing errors, infections and accidents that can harm patients. This is the 14th consecutive "A" grade for the hospital. Only 33% of US hospitals received an "A" rating. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas is one of 78 hospitals nationally and one of eight hospitals in Texas to receive this 14th consecutive grade "A" desgination. According to the Leapfrog Group’s information, “Hospitals that earn top marks nationally in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade have achieved the highest safety standards in the country.”

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas in the top 5% of hospitals in the US for patient safety, according to Healthgrades

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers.

During the study period (2018 through 2020), 170,231 potentially preventable patient safety events occurred among Medicare patients in US hospitals.* Healthgrades found that just four patient safety indicators accounted for 74% of all patient safety events: hip fracture due to an in-hospital fall, collapsed lung resulting from a procedure/surgery, pressure or bed sores acquired in-hospital, and catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in-hospital. Healthgrades also found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Healthgrades 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ were, on average, less likely to experience these patient safety events.

*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award™ methodology which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2021.0.1) for MedPAR data years 2018 through 2020 and represent 3-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

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New Procedure May Be Able to Help Atrial Fibrillation Patients

A North Texas man is free of his heart medications, thanks to a new procedure for a very common problem, atrial fibrillation– or AFIB, a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. Not only does it put you at greater risk for stroke, but it can also zap your energy and significantly reduce your quality of life. A new procedure called Convergent may be able to help.

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Do you need open heart surgery? You could be a candidate for less invasive procedures

Minimally invasive, or less invasive, options may be available for patients who need open heart surgery. This option often results in a shorter recovery time, less pain, and reduced risk of complications. Aldo Rafael, MD, a cardiac surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, discusses for Spanish-speaking patients, the team with the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute – Dallas will connect you to a cardiac surgeon for evaluation to determine if you may be a candidate.

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Awarded for surgical outreach program

Congratulations to Aldo E. Rafael, MD, a cardiac surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, who recently received a Thoracic Surgery Foundation Every Heartbeat Matters Award for his project entitled, “Regional and Registry Capacity Building for Rheumatic Heart Disease – Cardiac Surgery Intersociety Alliance.” This surgical outreach project aims to help underserved populations.

Along with high blood pressure could come other serious diseases

Although high blood pressure has no symptoms, over time it can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes and other organs. Alfredo Jimenez, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas discusses the importance of controlling high blood pressure to help prevent this damage.

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Pastor baptizes sister of man who saved his life with heart transplant

A North Texas pastor has continued in ministry for the last eight years because of a heart transplant he received after suffering a debilitating heart attack.

"It was an incredible thing for the glory of God," Pastor Baucom said. "What that donor heart has done for me and is continuing to do for others."

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Join us for an event that'll do your heart good

You’re invited to get cozy while learning about your heart during our FREE virtual Women’s Heart Health Event, Thursday, febrero 24, at 6:00 PM. Whether you or a family member has a heart condition, or you just want to know your risks, join us in your favorite PJs for this heart-to-heart conversation. You’ll interact with a variety of women physicians and specialists on our medical staff moderated by our heart and vascular hospital president, Nancy Vish, PhD, RN, NEA-BC.

Find out how you can love your heart for the better—all from the comfort of home.

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Four healthy habits to help you thrive with atrial fibrillation

AFib affects millions of Americans. Most people with AFib have an underlying cardiovascular condition such as coronary artery disease (blockages in blood vessels), congestive heart failure (weak pumping function) or hypertension (high blood pressure). The most concerning consequence of atrial fibrillation is a stroke. But there’s good news—medications and minimally invasive procedures can be used to treat AFib and lower your risk of stroke. While there is not a 100% cure for AFib, there are effective ways to manage it.

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Five foods that are good for your heart

If you’ve resolved to eat healthier and take better care of your heart, this is for you. Many people know they need to improve their diet, but most have difficulty deciding where or how to get started. Can you relate? To simplify and add enjoyment to your meals, here are five foods that will help improve the health of your heart, along with practical tips on how to select and include them in your diet.

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Baylor University Medical Center receives highest quality rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons for CABG performance

Cardiac surgery performed at Baylor University Medical Center received 3-Stars—the highest possible rating—for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. As a consistently high-performing program, this recent recognition ranks Baylor Dallas in the top 5% in the nation by STS for julio 1, 2018 - junio 30, 2021. In addition to a 3-Star overall rating, the program received 3-Stars in all rated domains, including absence of mortality, absence of morbidity, use of IMA (internal mammary artery), and medications.

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Heart Failure: A manageable, progressive disease

Heart failure is when the heart muscle has weakened and can no longer pump blood efficiently throughout the body and effects approximately 6.2 million Americans in the United States. Cesar Guerrero-Miranda, MD, an advanced heart failure cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, discusses symptoms and treatment options which may improve someone's quality of life on Univision's Despierta Dallas.

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Heart anatomy education in the community

Third graders at Bradfield Elementary recently had the unique experience of dissecting pig hearts thanks our team members, Dan Enter, MD, a cardiac surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Amber Bethea, PA-C, MBA, Advanced Practice Provider Manager.

The students learned the normal anatomy of the heart as well as the normal physiology of blood flow from the body. Each student was equipped with instruments and surgical attire to sew in either an aortic or mitral valve. One student even had the opportunity to sew in a complete “aortic root.”

To request a speaker or an educational event at your organization, please use our Community Outreach Request form.

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17 causes of chest pain (other than a heart attack)

Chest pains are the second-highest reason adults visit the emergency department. And it makes sense why—chest pain can signify one of the most serious conditions: a heart attack. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack, do not delay. Call 9-1-1. Scott Ewing, DO, an interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth discusses the chest pain scoring method and reasons for your chest to hurt without having a heart attack.

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First LVAD program in Tarrant County offering patients hope

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth’s LVAD program is the first in Tarrant County. The program’s first patient–a grandfather and former marathon runner who received an LVAD this summer–was featured in a story by CBS 11.

Salman Gohar, MD, FACC, medical director of the advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support service at Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth was also featured in the story.

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Baylor Dallas rated among nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health

Baylor University Medical Center, together with Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, has earned a coveted spot among the "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2022," according to Fortune and IBM Watson Health. Other Baylor Scott & White hospitals named among the top-performing in the US include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest in Waco and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano.

The annual Fortune/IBM 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study spotlights leading short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients. The study is designed to identify impartial, actionable and attainable benchmarks for hospital and clinical leaders as they work to raise their own organizations' standards of performance in cardiac care.

"Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the hospitals recognized on the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals list are providing quality care in one of the most critical areas," said Ekta Punwani, 100 Top Hospitals program leader, IBM Watson Health. "Hospitals are constantly working to improve clinical and operational performance, and the exceptional organizations on this list demonstrate the standard for top-performing cardiac care. Their benchmarks serve as a real-world checkpoint for cardiovascular care across the U.S."

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Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals announced

Baylor University Medical Center, together with Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, was recognized for cardiovascular care on the Dallas campus. The Baylor Dallas Department of Cardiology ranked 44 on the international list for heart care. In addition to this ranking, the Baylor Dallas cardiac surgery program ranked 50 for cardiac surgery.

The World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022 ranks the best hospitals in ten medical fields across the world by surveying tens of thousands of medical professionals (doctors, other healthcare professionals and hospital managers) from across the globe in their field of expertise. The resulting ranking reflects the international reputation for excellence these hospitals have achieved.

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Hospital participates in quality of care initiative to improve outcomes for heart valve patients

More than 1.7 million Americans over age 65 have severe aortic stenosis, a disease occuring when the opening of the heart valve narrows. In an effort to improve the lives of many patients with aortic stenosis, the American Heart Association has launched its Target: Aortic Stenosis. The initiative aims to help patients suffering from aortic stenosis receive a timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, improved quality of care and additional resources to combat the disease. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas is part of a learning collaborative of 15 pilot hospitals that study and apply quality improvement methodologies and share best practices to improve patient care.

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Cardiac surgeon's annual mission trip brings advanced cardiovascular treatment to Peru

Aldo Rafael, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, continues to bring advanced cardiovascular care to South America through his medical mission Salvando Corazones (Saving Hearts). Founded in 2013, Salvando Corazones mission brings free cardiovascular treatment to patients in Peru at Hospital 2 de Mayo. The mission is expanding to those most in need in Costa Rica, Colombia and Honduras.

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Do you suffer from diseases related to the arteries and veins? A vascular surgeon can help.

When it comes to your health, it is essential you seek the help and advice of the correct specialist. For diseases involving the vascular system, the body's network of blood vessels, a vascular surgeon may help diagnosis and treat your condition. Javier Vasquez, MD, a vascular surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas discusses the various disease processes, when to seek treatment, and treatment options on Univision's Despierta Dallas.

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Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital – Dallas first in Texas to place the latest generation drug-eluting stent

Robert Stoler, MD, co-medical director of cardiology and medical director for interventional cardiology at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, announced another “first” for the Dallas campus in octubre 2021. The team in the hospital’s catheterization lab performed a first-in-Texas procedure to implant two Orsiro Mission drug-eluting stents (DES) during a complex percutaneous cardiac intervention led by Dr. Stoler. The first and only commercially available Ultrathin strut stent on the US market, the Orsiro Mission DES was designed for use with patients with challenging anatomy and small blood vessels that complicate the placement of stents to open coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. This latest “first” continues the tradition of often bringing new treatment options and technology to the forefront for cardiac patients.

Expanding services into Ellis County begins

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas announce the first step in expanding cardiovascular services to Ellis County. A cardiac catheterization lab will open within Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, managed by Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, the first week of November.

Conjointly with this recent announcement, a groundbreaking for a new Medical Office Building for the Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie campus occurred on octubre 28. The new Medical Office Building is a part of a multi-million-dollar campus expansion. Specialty physicians including cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and others will co-locate in the new medical office building. The building will contain the new heart and vascular hospital.

The hospital will include advanced cardiology and vascular services provided by Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. Working collaboratively with Baylor Scott & White - Waxahachie, the new heart and vascular hospital will include expanded cardiovascular interventional services, electrophysiology treatments, and non-invasive services, and cardiac imaging capabilities. New catheterization labs, electrophysiology labs, and an outpatient recovery unit will complete the new space. The anticipated opening is mid-year 2023.

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Irregular heartbeat? It may be a sign of atrial fibrillation

More than 5.1 million Americans are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or AFib, one of the most common forms of cardiac arrhythmias. Early diagnosis and treatment by a cardiologist or an electrophysiologist can be life-saving as this can lead to more serious conditions including blood clots, strokes and heart failure. Carlos Velasco, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, discusses more about this condition on Despierta Dallas and how the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute can help connect patients with a Spanish-speaking specialist.

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Hospital receives Gold-Plus and Gold Mission: Lifeline recognition

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas received Gold-Plus recognition as a STEMI Receiving Center and Gold for NSTEMI care, as outlined by the American Heart Association’s quality indicators for patients who have had a severe heart attack. The hospital met specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment of patients by providing emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries when needed.

How to prevent heart disease? Start by knowing your numbers

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, with the highest rates among Latino communities. Aldo Rafael, MD, a cardiac surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas and champion of the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute - Dallas, was featured on Despierta Dallas explaining what numbers you should know and how to interpret them.

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First in Tarrant County to use new heart failure treatment

The Fort Worth team, together with Craig Delaughter, MD, PhD, FACC, FHRS, medical director for electrophysiology at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Fort Worth, were the first in Tarrant County to use a minimally invasive procedure and associated CCM® Therapy implant called The Optimizer®. This new treatment option for heart failure patients is aimed to halt or reverse the shift in protein within genes that regulate calcium cycling and myofilament function. This is called Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) Therapy.

During the procedure, the Optimizer device is implanted under the skin of the upper chest, along with electrical leads that are placed in the heart’s right ventricle through the veins (transcatheter). After the procedure, the physician programs the delivery of CCM® therapy for each patient and activates the device. The implanted device then sends electrical pulses to the heart muscle for a total of five hours a day, in one-hour treatments, separated by regular intervals. The patient can easily charge the device every week. Within days, research has indicated that myocardial and global LV function improves. This can be observed in the electrical signal delivery. And, it has been observed that this benefit doesn’t require additional myocardial oxygen consumption. This is an exciting new treatment option for heart failure patients.

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Team prepared for fourth ANCC site visit in September

agosto 13, 2021 -- The leadership team of Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital is pleased to announce the upcoming survey by The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Magnet Recognition Program®. This will be the fourth survey for the organization. Survey dates are scheduled for septiembre 22 – 24, 2021.

In 2017, Magnet® recognition was received for the third consecutive time; a testament to the continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® distinguished healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence and this credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

Throughout Baylor Scott & White Health, our nurses are dedicated to the care of a diverse community of patients. As members of our frontline care team, nurses take pride in seeking opportunities to provide a higher level of care. At Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Fort Worth, the nursing team collaborates with all clinical staff and medical staff to provide excellence in specialized cardiovascular care.

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Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program - Site Visit

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2007, 2012, and 2017 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In septiembre 2021, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital is applying for redesignation.

• Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via email and direct mail. All comments received by phone must be followed up in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

• Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by septiembre 10, 2021.

NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the healthcare organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.

Address: AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC)
MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492
Email: magnet@ana.org

Fort Worth cardiologist guiding COVID-19 battles in India

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in India, Fahmi Farah, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth, has taken initiative to help stop the spread. In the summer of 2020, Dr. Farah was appointed to the COVID-19 advisory board for the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand and helped assemble a multidisciplinary team to provide telemedicine and reach out to patients who didn’t have access to healthcare.

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U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 rankings announced

In its 2021 - 2022 “America’s Best Hospitals” list, U.S. News & World Report recognized Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas by rating it High Performing in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Failure and Heart Attack. For cardiovascular services, Baylor University Medical Center was rated High Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery and Heart Failure while Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth received High Performing in Heart Failure and Heart Attack.

Baylor University Medical Center was also ranked #2 in DFW and #5 in Texas as well as being named ‘Best Regional Hospital’. Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth was rated #7 in DFW and #22 in Texas.

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Dallas heart and transplant surgeon follows his heart to military service

For nearly three decades, Dan Meyer, MD has been operating on and transplanting hearts. Recently the Chief of Heart Transplantation and Advanced Circulatory Support at Baylor University Medical Center took on another job title - Navy Reserve Lt. Commander Dan Meyer. He is honored to join the military and hopes this next chapter inspires others to live a life of service.

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Too much of a good thing? Competitive athletes face higher risk of irregular heartbeat

Every two years, we watch world-class athletes compete in the Olympic Games. These superb competitors are at the top of their game physically. They are role models for competitive athletes who dedicate themselves to intensive exercise to achieve personal fitness highs. They appear to be the epitome of health—but looks can sometimes be deceiving.

Conventional wisdom holds that exercise is good for your heart and for the most part, it is. Study after study has supported this thinking. But, when it comes to ultra-athletes, an old saying comes to mind: “There can be too much of a good thing.” For many years we’ve recognized ultra-athletes are at higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), compared to individuals who do moderate to light exercise.

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Dallas officer returns to duty after being nearly impaled by fence pole

Michael Bono, a Dallas police officer, was severely injured off duty while doing repairs in his backyard. A fence pole was projected at his chest and caused him to have a heart attack and heart failure. After receiving acute care at the hospital to repair the damage from the impact, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas created a customized cardiac rehabilitation program through the Return to Work Lab for the 34-year-old officer, allowing him to focus on activities specific to his police duties to get back in the field.

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How electrophysiology has revolutionized care for heart rhythm disorders

Kevin Wheelan, MD, FACC, chief medical officer and electrophysiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, reflects back on his 35-year career as an electrophysiologist and the medical advancements that have helped treat patients with heart rhythm disorders.

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Golfer records first top-10 on PGA Tour since thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosis

Bo Van Pelt had a noteworthy top-10 finish since 2015 after missing 3 1/2 years because of debilitating pain. After a tear in his right should and bone spurs in his AC joint, Van Pelt underwent multiple surgeries. Later, when he began experiencing numbness in his hand, Bo visited Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas where he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome is when the nerves and blood vessels of the arm become constricted and can lead to pain in the shoulder, arm or hand. To treat this condition, Bo had a first rib resection to create more room for the blood vessels and nerves. Now, the 46-year-old golfer is back on the course writing his comeback story.

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Baylor Dallas first in North Texas to implant newly designed cardiac mechanical pump

Baylor Dallas was the first in North Texas and second in the state to implant the EVAHEART® 2 left ventricular assist system (LVAS). The implant is part of the COMPETENCE Trial: a randomized multi-center clinical trial with nine sites participating. Additionally, Baylor Dallas was the first in the nation to implant this device with a miniaturized controller system.

This newly designed cardiac assist device is an alternative to transplantation and is intended to help patients with severe heart failure, whose hearts are unable to pump enough blood to support their normal activities or to sustain life. The main components of this device include a blood pump (inside the body), a controller (outside the body), and a driveline cable that connects the blood pump to the controller. The EVAHEART® 2 LVAS may benefit patients by minimizing stroke risk, aortic insufficiency, right heart failure, and surgical and gastrointestinal bleeding.

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New study shows long work hours can lead to increased risk of death

A new global study conducted by the World Health Organization shows working long hours is a serious health hazard that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year. The study revealed that working over a 55-hour week increases an individual's chance of having a stroke by 35% and chance of dying from heart disease by 17%.

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Baylor Scott & White nurse saves passenger on Southwest flight

Meredith Smyly, a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, helped save a woman who was having a seizure on a Southwest Airlines flight. Meredith and four other nurses were onboard a flight from Dallas to Pensacola. All five of them jumped into action, padding the area around the passenger so she’d be safe. The pilot made an emergency landing in New Orleans and the passenger was able to walk off the plane.

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Becker's Healthcare Podcast highlights advanced heart failure treatments and COVID-19

Shelley Hall, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FAST, Chief of Transplant Cardiology and Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Failure at Baylor University Medical Center, was featured on Becker's Healthcare Cardiology Podcast. During the episode, Dr. Hall discusses emerging innovations in congestive heart failure treatment and how COVID-19 has impacted the field.

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Nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the 12th consecutive Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the 12th consecutive period, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six months. It is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harms to patients in their care.

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American College of Sports Medicine adopts BSWH Research’s sternal guidelines

The new (11th) edition of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription has shifted the guidelines for individuals with sternotomy to reflect the work by physicians on our medical staff as well as providers, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and registered nurses at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. This text is the guiding force for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, vascular rehabilitation and many other professions involving exercise in healthy or clinical populations.

The published guidelines reflect years of effort that went into bringing about evidence-based change. These include, “Challenging traditional activity limits after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a simulated lawn-moving activity” and “An alternative approach to prescribing sternal precautions after median sternotomy, ‘Keep Your Move in the Tube®’”.

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Wearing face masks while exercising reduces oxygen and increases heart rate

The result of a six-month study on the physiological effects of wearing a mask while working out during the COVID-19 pandemic showed wearing a face mask while exercising has a significant impact on the body. Researchers recorded vital signs and other data while the thirty-one participants ran on treadmills with and without cloth face coverings. The study found less oxygen in the blood and an increased heart rate among those wearing masks. The researchers say the study did not find exercising with a face mask was dangerous.

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First in Fort Worth for treatment of severely calcified coronary artery plaques

Farhan Ali, MD, MA, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, medical director for interventional cardiology for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth, announces that the first Shockwave Coronary IVL System in Fort Worth occurred in the hospital’s cath lab the week of abril 6, 2021. Shockwave Coronary IVL System is a new innovative technology for the treatment of cardiac patients. Shockwave Coronary IVL (short for Intravascular Lithotripsy) was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of severely calcified coronary artery plaques. The device uses a balloon to deliver sonic pressure waves that can pass through soft arterial tissue to “preferentially disrupt” calcified plaque and optimize stent placement. “This new technology allows for a possible safer way to deliver stents in heavily calcified arteries that in the past would have limited options for treatment,” says Dr. Ali. “We are proud to bring another ‘first’ to Fort Worth as a part of our advanced cardiovascular care program.”

An article was published a few months ago in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) cites that patients with an advanced form of coronary artery disease (CAD) benefited from treatment that used sonic pressure waves to break up hardened blockages in the heart. The novel therapy is similar to the therapy used to break up kidney stones, and is known as Intravascular Lithotripsy (or IVL). Now that this is commercially available, more patients with cardiovascular disease will have this innovative procedure as a treatment option.

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Chief Medical Officer featured on Doing it Right! podcast

Kevin Wheelan, MD, FACC, Chief Medical Officer at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, is featured on a recent episode of Valerie Sokolosky's podcast, Doing it Right!. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly more available to segments of the population, Dr. Wheelan answers questions related to the vaccine, including why to get the vaccine, the difference between the various vaccines and effectiveness.

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How to exercise for heart health at home

In the era of COVID-19, many people face new challenges in remaining active. It is well known that exercise and an active lifestyle greatly reduces risk factors for and risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 cause of death in the US. However, many traditional methods of exercise are now inaccessible (gyms, sporting groups, cardiac rehabilitations, etc.). Check out our resources, recommendations and information from the experts at cardiac rehabilitation to help keep you moving toward a healthy heart.

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Celebrating Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

Doug and Judy Laing have been attending Carter Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for their heart and lung conditions. When a Texas snow storm postponed the celebrations planned for Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, the couple surprised the staff members and other rehab patients with their head-to-toe outfits! The nationally-celebrated week highlights the role of cardiac rehabilition in reducing the effects of heart disease. After a week of cold temps, this couple brought some much-needed warmth to everyone's heart.

Located on the campus of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, the Carter Rehabilitation Center's activity sessions are designed to meet our patient's personal needs, interests, and abilities. As an AACVPR-certified program, we are recognized as a cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation leader, offering the most advanced practices available.

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Cardiac surgery program recieves Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star rating

Cardiac surgery performed at Baylor University Medical Center received 3-Stars—the highest possible rating—for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures. This is the fourth consecutive recognition period that the program has received three stars and is ranked in the top 10% in the nation by STS for FY20.

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North Texas man still dealing with lung damage one year after contracting COVID-19

A COVID-19 patient contracted the virus early on in March of 2020, among the first in North Texas. The virus severely impacted his lungs making it hard to do even simple daily chores like showering. He was referred to Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth, Carter Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation where he has completed the therapy and now back to living life. Before therapy, he could barely walk 50 feet, now he walks several miles per day without oxygen.

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How quintuple bypass surgery changed my outlook on life

When Kenneth Hersh woke up on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, little did he know that his life was about to take a major detour. The pain in his chest was mild, but the heaviness in his chest was more pronounced. Kenneth's arteries were 70 to 80% blocked and stents were not a treatment option. He had a quintuple coronary bypass graft operation.

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Cath lab team celebrates two Texas "firsts" in one day

On Monday, febrero 22, the catheterization lab team led by Robert Stoler, MD, FACC, FSCAI, co-medical director of cardiology and medical director for catheterization laboratory at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, became the first in Texas to commercially use the Shockwave IVL System to treat severely calcified coronary arteries. Additionally, in a separate procedure, the team was the first in Texas to place SYNERGY MEGATRON™ from Boston Scientific Corporation, the first and only commercially available, purpose-built drug-eluting stent for large, proximal vessels. Both of these new procedures and the technology were approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently. In addition, these new-to-market treatment options had clinical trials conducted on the campus of Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas with Dr. Stoler as the principal investigator.

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Go Red for women and heart health

When Nancy Gopez had a heart attack, she recognized the symptoms from an American Heart Association event and immediately sought care. She is now an advocate for women’s heart health. Ravi Vallabhan, MD, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, explains how women can exhibit different symptoms than men.

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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas Recognized for Cardiac and Patient Safety Excellence

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas achieves the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for our second consecutive year and the 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award™! This distinction places Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas among our Nation’s top 10% of hospitals evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular – Dallas also received 5-Stars for Coronary Interventional Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack and Pacemaker Procedures for the second consecutive year.

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Dallas surgeons save woman's life after COVID-19 causes heart failure

A San Antonio woman who nearly died of COVID-19 credits Baylor University Medical Center's extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team for saving her life. Baylor Dallas' ECMO team has established safety protocols to treat COVID-19 patients. To date, the team has treated 50 COVID-19 patients using ECMO.

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