Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of diseases of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. Cardiologists are the doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Cardiology in West Houston, Texas
When your heart needs extra care, our compassionate specialists are here to help.
As the first hospital to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services to Western Houston, HCA Houston Healthcare West is dedicated to offering the best possible heart care to our community. We provide a progressive care unit, intensive care unit (ICU) and outpatient support and treatments for congestive heart failure.
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Understanding your heart health is a valuable preventive care tool. Take our assessment to determine your risk of heart disease and next steps to take.
West Houston cardiology services
Utilizing evidence-based practices, we deliver life-saving cardiac care through a dedicated team consisting of the region's best heart surgeons, specialists and professionals.
Types of heart care we provide
We are accredited by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, and we are the first facility in Texas to receive Full Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation from the organization. The Joint Commission has also recognized us as a Primary Stoke Center, and consistently selects us as one of the top performing hospitals in the country for surgical, heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia care. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report has named HCA Houston Healthcare West a high performing hospital in the treatment of heart failure.
Our full range of services includes:
- Cardiac emergency care – Our emergency room (ER) is staffed by experienced emergency care physicians and support staff who are specially trained to treat a wide range of conditions and to deliver life-saving cardiac care. Additionally, if you have suffered cardiac arrest, we provide a hypothermia protocol.
- Heart surgery – We provide extensive surgical services for cardiac, pulmonary and thoracic conditions, from minimally invasive procedures to open heart surgery.
- Vascular surgery – Our experienced vascular and endovascular teams provide a wide range of treatment options, including the most up-to-date surgical techniques to treat vascular conditions.
- Heart screening and imaging – We offer state-of-the-art testing and imaging services. Our catheterization labs are equipped to perform several diagnostic and interventional procedures, such as heart catheterization, stent placement and pacemaker implantation. Additionally, our electrophysiologists provide treatment for cardiac arrhythmias in our biplane electrophysiology lab.
At HCA Houston Healthcare West, we are dedicated to providing the West Houston area with exceptional heart and vascular care. If you are seeking treatment, we invite you to find a cardiologist or vascular surgeon and to learn more about our services.