A higher standard of heart care
The Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Institute, located at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, offers all aspects of heart and cardiovascular care in one location. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologist and other healthcare professionals work together to provide advanced care for heart and vascular conditions.
As part of our dedication, we have achieved the highest level in Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The accreditation recognizes the hospital's expertise in providing quality care to patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. The national standard of care for heart attack patients is a door-to-balloon time of 90 minutes. This refers to the time a patient arrives at the emergency department to intervention in the catheterization lab.
Specialized services
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Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed to help improve your overall health by identifying and reducing the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. As a participant in the cardiac rehab program, you will work with an exercise physiologist or registered nurse who will help you meet your personal goals.
We have a large team of people who specialize in the various aspects of recovery who will work with you, teach you and instruct you on the best practices for your recovery. Follow up visits in the clinic are as early as one week after heart surgery. -
Cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgical patients are cared for from the very start of their visit through the hospitalization and the post-discharge follow-up of our dedicated cardiovascular staff who report directly to the surgical faculty.
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Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology
As part of the Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Institute, our cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and pacing team provides you with expert, personalized care and highly specialized services for your heart rate and rhythm problems (arrhythmias).
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Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation
Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation
Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) uses advanced technology to provide temporary blood circulation and respiratory support in cases of life-threatening heart or lung failure, while these organs recover from injury, illness or a surgical procedure.
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Ischemic heart disease
Ischemic heart disease
The cardiovascular physicians here in Temple specifically tailor therapy to find the cause of the cardiac symptoms and effectively treat our patients with ischemic heart disease.
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Thoracic surgery
Thoracic surgery
The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides the most comprehensive thoracic surgery care in Central Texas. Our team of highly experienced surgeons and healthcare providers treat a variety of chest disorders, including benign and malignant conditions. All our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and have had years of training and experience.
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Women's heart disease
Women's heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. See how we can help you take control of your heart and vascular health.
Learn more about women's health
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed to help improve your overall health by identifying and reducing the risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. As a participant in the cardiac rehab program, you will work with an exercise physiologist or registered nurse who will help you meet your personal goals.
We have a large team of people who specialize in the various aspects of recovery who will work with you, teach you and instruct you on the best practices for your recovery. Follow up visits in the clinic are as early as one week after heart surgery.
Cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgical patients are cared for from the very start of their visit through the hospitalization and the post-discharge follow-up of our dedicated cardiovascular staff who report directly to the surgical faculty.
Learn about cardiac surgery optionsElectrophysiology
As part of the Baylor Scott & White Cardiovascular Institute, our cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and pacing team provides you with expert, personalized care and highly specialized services for your heart rate and rhythm problems (arrhythmias).
Learn about our electrophysiology programExtra corporeal membrane oxygenation
Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) uses advanced technology to provide temporary blood circulation and respiratory support in cases of life-threatening heart or lung failure, while these organs recover from injury, illness or a surgical procedure.
Learn more about ECMOIschemic heart disease
The cardiovascular physicians here in Temple specifically tailor therapy to find the cause of the cardiac symptoms and effectively treat our patients with ischemic heart disease.
Learn more about treatment optionsThoracic surgery
The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides the most comprehensive thoracic surgery care in Central Texas. Our team of highly experienced surgeons and healthcare providers treat a variety of chest disorders, including benign and malignant conditions. All our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and have had years of training and experience.
Learn more about thoracic surgeryWomen's heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. See how we can help you take control of your heart and vascular health.
Learn more about women's healthA letter from the heart doctors in Temple
The Baylor Scott & White Heart Center, located at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, offers all aspects of heart and cardiovascular care in one location. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, interventional radiologist and other healthcare professionals work together to provide advanced care for heart and vascular conditions.
As part of the Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Heart Center in Temple achieved the highest level in Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The accreditation recognizes the hospital's expertise in providing quality care to patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. The national standard of care for heart attack patients is a door-to-balloon time of 90 minutes. This refers to the time a patient arrives at the emergency department to intervention in the catheterization lab. The Baylor Scott & White Heart Center in Temple currently averages significantly lower than national guidelines.