Cardiology services in Pittsburg, Texas
At UT Health Pittsburg, we provide the East Texas community with comprehensive cardiology services for a range of heart conditions. Our services include heart screening services, cardiac rehabilitation, and other treatments for cardiovascular health. Our staff is made up of the best cardiologists in the region committed to offering you exceptional, compassionate heart health services. Whether you require an advanced imaging test to diagnose a heart condition, or rehabilitative heart and lung care after a surgical procedure, our team is here to ensure you receive the expert heart health services you deserve.
Our heart screening tests
We are proud to offer the latest in diagnostic technology for heart conditions. Our screening and imaging services 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.
- Cardiac stress testing — This test pairs exercise with nuclear imaging to allow your doctor to check for blockages in your coronary arteries.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lexiscan — This form of cardiac stress testing uses a drug to safely increase your heart rate so that physicians can check for blockages in your heart’s arteries.
Cardiac rehabilitation
At UT Health Pittsburg, we offer comprehensive cardiac rehab services. Our heart rehabilitation program is designed for two types of patients: those who are recovering from cardiac surgery, and those with a heart condition. We offer a medically-supervised exercise program to help increase your strength and stamina and reduce your risk of another heart attack.
The cardiac rehabilitation program consists of 36 sessions, during which patients will wear a heart monitor and complete at-home exercise recommendations. A Phase 3 program is also available to patients who want to continue training at UT Health Carthage after your monitored sessions are finished. We offer cardiac rehabilitation Monday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30am to 12pm (noon).
For more information about our cardiac rehabilitation program, please call 903-946-5463.
Pulmonology clinic
Fellowship-trained pulmonologists see patients during weekly specialty clinics held in Pittsburg. Using the latest imaging tools, research and therapies, they detect and treat lung problems.
For an appointment at our pulmonology clinic, please call 903-592-6901. Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans are accepted.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Our pulmonary rehabilitation program uses education, breathing retraining, medication, oxygen, bronchial hygiene, adaptive equipment and monitored exercise to improve the quality of life for people with a variety of conditions that may cause shortness of breath.
To learn more about pulmonary rehabilitation, please call 903-946-5463.
