Cardiologist in East Texas
At UT Health East Texas Physicians, we offer patients the most comprehensive cardiac care in East Texas. Our heart clinic offers our community access to board-certified cardiologists and advanced technology designed to treat various cardiac conditions, including heart attack, heart valve disorders, and arrhythmia. We also offer a wide range of heart screening and imaging tests to ensure you receive an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to your particular cardiovascular needs. Our doctors pair state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care to bring you the expert heart care you deserve.
Our diagnostic cardiology services
Our heart doctors are proud to offer the latest in diagnostic technology for heart conditions. Our cardiac tests include:
- Calcium scoring — This computerized tomography (CT) scan is used to identify calcified plaque in the coronary arteries and determine your risk of heart attack.
- Echocardiography — This procedure uses ultrasound waves to show the function of your heart valves and chambers, and how blood flows through them.
- Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) — During an ECG, the electrical activity of your heart will be tested to diagnose arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), as well as detect evidence of past heart attacks or congenital abnormalities.
- Event and Holter monitoring — Event and Holter monitors are small, portable devices that are used to record your heart’s electrical activity for long periods of time while you go about your daily life. These monitors can capture less frequent arrhythmias.
- Nuclear stress testing — This test uses a form of nuclear medicine to measure blood flow to your heart while you’re at rest and again while you increase your physical activity, either through exercise or medication.
- Stress echocardiography — This test measures how well your heart pumps blood while you’re at rest and during exercise/strenuous activity.
- Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) — This procedure involves your doctor inserting a thin tube into your esophagus to obtain very clear images of your heart structure and valves.
Please call us to learn more about our heart screening services.
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
At UT Health East Texas Physicians, our cardiopulmonary rehab services are designed to support patients with heart and lung conditions. This includes specialized treatments and physical therapy programs aimed at improving cardiovascular and pulmonary health. Our rehab services cater to a range of heart and lung conditions, with a focus on improving your quality of life and helping you recover from cardiac and pulmonary events.
