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Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Care in the Rio Grande Valley

When you choose Valley Baptist Health System and the Valley Baptist Physician Network as your heart care providers, you will work closely with our dedicated team of cardiovascular physicians, surgeons, nurses, other healthcare professionals and staff in Brownsville, Harlingen and Weslaco. We’ll provide treatment options for your condition while making you feel as comfortable as possible. 

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  • Cardio Services

    Heart and vascular services include diagnostics, evidence-based treatments and minimally invasive techniques.
    Cardio Services

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Arrhythmia can make you suffer from fatigue or palpitations. Valley Baptist Medical Center offers cardiac electrophysiology to treat this condition.
    Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Our specialists can help you keep your heart healthy through our medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation program.
    Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

    We have many resources for your health journey, including a free online heart health quiz to help assess your risks.
    Cardiac Rehabilitation

Why Is Cardiovascular Health Important?

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, causing 1 in 4 deaths. This is why we encourage everyone to protect their heart health by consuming a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, scheduling regular heart checks, seeing a cardiologist in Harlingen, Brownsville or Weslaco and more.

What Are the Cardiovascular Disease Treatment Options?

Treatment options may include:

Lifestyle changes (i.e., avoiding alcohol consumption, being physically active, consuming healthier foods and drinks, limiting stress, quitting smoking, etc.

Prescription medication (i.e., blood thinners, diuretics, nitrates, statins, etc.)

Traditional surgery or minimally invasive procedures (i.e., angioplasty, heart bypass, heart transplant, etc.)

When to Consult a Doctor

Call 911 or go to any Valley Baptist Health System heart hospital in Brownsville, Harlingen or Weslaco if you experience the following symptoms:

  • Pain that spreads to the arms, back, neck or jaw
  • Tightness or heaviness in the chest
  • Pain that starts with nausea, vomiting or sweating
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Blue lips or nails
  • Severe pain that lasts longer than 15 minutes
  • Confusion
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