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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.

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Cardiovascular care in South Texas

Our steadfast commitment to comprehensive, effective heart and vascular care is reflected in our area reach, as well as our work towards positive outcomes.

For more than 60 years, Methodist Healthcare has delivered exceptional heart, lung and vascular care to all ages. As the largest heart care program in South Texas, Methodist Heart is home to a skilled team of cardiovascular specialists who expertly treat heart attacks, heart disease and cardiovascular disease, across eight hospitals and 40 clinics in Greater San Antonio.

Pediatric heart conditions we treat

Our Methodist Heart providers treat patients of all ages, including babies in the womb, newborns and children. Some of the pediatric cardiovascular conditions we treat include:

To schedule an appointment for your child, please call (210) 575-0355.


Methodist Heart achievements and milestones

There are many reasons why you can trust Methodist Healthcare with your heart, including our history of performing "first in Texas" procedures and receiving national recognition for our cardiovascular services. Some of the unique offerings that our program provides include:

  • 25 cardiac catheterization laboratories (cath labs)
  • Five Accredited Chest Pain Centers
  • Largest heart transplant program in South Texas
  • More than 120 providers at eight hospitals and 40 clinics
  • Over 10,000 cardiac procedures per year, including 1,100 open heart surgeries and 2,000 trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures
  • South Texas' most advanced aortic aneurysm program

Cardiovascular conditions we treat

Our expert providers diagnose and treat a wide variety of both routine and complex cardiovascular conditions, including:

  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Angina
  • Aortic aneurysms
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial septal defect
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Chest pain
  • Congenital heart abnormalities
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Diabetes
  • Diastolic dysfunction
  • Heart arrhythmia
  • Heart attack
  • Heart disease
  • Heart murmurs
  • Heart valve diseases
  • High blood pressure
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Long Q-T syndrome
  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Myocarditis
  • Patent foramen ovale
  • Pericarditis
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Silent ischemia
  • Stroke
  • Sudden cardiac arrest
  • Syncope
  • Vascular disease

To schedule an appointment or find a doctor, please call (210) 974-6759.

Cardiovascular services and procedures

As the premier cardiovascular services provider in the region, we are home to highly experienced cardiologists, pulmonologists and surgeons who offer comprehensive cardiovascular services and diagnostic procedures, including:

Pediatric cardiac and vascular treatments and services

Specializing in pediatric cardiovascular services and procedures, the Methodist Children's Heart and Lung Institute is one of the leading pediatric cardiovascular facilities in South Texas, and offers the following services:

  • 2D and 3D echocardiogram (fetal, infant and child)
  • Angiogram and interventional cardiology
  • Cardiac CT imaging
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Heart failure
  • Hybrid procedures

Advanced cardiac technologies and procedures

Taking care of the most hearts in South Texas means we have to stay current on the newest procedures and technologies. From advanced tools for diagnosing conditions to the latest surgical technologies, Methodist Heart is at the forefront of new research, technologies and the latest medical procedures.

At the center of the Methodist Heart network is the Methodist Heart and Lung Institute, which has created a highly specialized offering of services through the following centers and programs:

Care for cardiomyopathy in San Antonio

Experienced cardiology specialists at Methodist Healthcare can help diagnose, manage and treat patients with cardiomyopathy symptoms. Our priority for this condition is care and treatment to avoid heart failure or the need for a transplant.

What is cardiomyopathy?

Often an inherited condition, cardiomyopathy causes weakness in the heart muscle. The walls of the heart chambers can either be stretched and thin or thickened or stiff. This can lead to heart failure as the body is unable to receive blood from the heart. Treatment can help avoid heart failure, but some patients with cardiomyopathy may eventually require a heart transplant.

Symptoms of cardiomyopathy can include:

  • Rapid or fluttering heartbeat
  • Tiredness or fatigue
  • Chest pressure
  • Dizziness or loss of consciousness
  • Feeling out of breath, either while resting or moving around
  • Swollen legs and ankles
  • Bloating

Types of cardiomyopathy can include:

  • Alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
  • Broken heart syndrome
  • Chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Ischemic cardiomyopathy
  • Left ventricular non-compaction
  • Peripartum cardiomyopathy
  • Restrictive cardiomyopathy

How is cardiomyopathy diagnosed

Our care team will meet with you to discuss symptoms, run tests and come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan. This process may include cardiac catheterization, a cardiac MRI, an electrocardiogram or echocardiogram.

Treatments for cardiomyopathy

While the condition cannot be completely cured, physicians can help to manage symptoms and slow progression of the disease. Options may include:

  • Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise and avoiding the use of alcohol and tobacco
  • Medications
  • Implanted devices, including pacemakers and ventricular assist devices
  • Surgical procedures, including a heart transplant

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