Our team
Team members of the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute – Dallas understand the cultural dynamics of the Hispanic population, including the importance of incorporating language, family and religion in medicine. Our multidisciplinary team will follow you throughout your journey at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, to assist you though the advanced cardiovascular care experience, from registration to after hospital care.
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Our specialties
Physicians on the medical staff at the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute specialize in:
- Cardiology
- Interventional cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Cardiac surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Advanced heart failure
- Anesthesiology
Risk factors
Providing care at all stages of cardiovascular disease, the Institute’s physicians have a deep understanding of the common disease and risk factors in this population. Hispanics are at higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, stroke and heart failure. There are steps you can take to prevent heart disease, including knowing your family history.
Cardiovascular disease risk factors in the Hispanic population:
- High cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Exercise