• Intensive care specialists provide 24 / 7 critical care coverage
• Cardiovascular anesthesiologists are fellowshiptrained and board-certified in transesophageal echocardiography ( TEE )
• As a quaternary care center , Baylor University Medical Center has the infrastructure and physician experience to provide quality care to the most complex cases referred to the Dallas campus
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Cardiac Surgery
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas | CARDIAC SURGERY
Members of the Department of Cardiac Surgery collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital to provide expert , innovative cardiovascular care . The program received 3-Stars — the highest possible rating — for isolated coronary artery bypass graft ( CABG ) procedures . As a consistently high-performing program , this recent recognition ranks Baylor Dallas in the top 5 % in the nation by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for January 1 , 2020 - December 31 , 2022 . Baylor Dallas was also recognized by U . S . News & World Report in its “ America ’ s Best Hospitals ” list as High Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery for the seventh consecutive year and , once again , received High Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery .
STS 3-Stars IsoCAB
Procedure FY23 * CABG 377 Valve ( AVR ) 82 Valve ( AVR ) w / CABG 18 Percutaneous valve 175 Thoracic aorta & AAA 131 Maze 12 VAD 39 Transplant 61
* Baylor University Medical Center
Specialized care team
Dedicated care provided by the entire surgical team is critical to the patient ’ s outcomes , including continuous coverage by a specialized care team . Expertise provided by the cardiac surgery team includes :
• Intensive care specialists provide 24 / 7 critical care coverage
• Cardiovascular anesthesiologists are fellowshiptrained and board-certified in transesophageal echocardiography ( TEE )
• As a quaternary care center , Baylor University Medical Center has the infrastructure and physician experience to provide quality care to the most complex cases referred to the Dallas campus
The members of the Department of Cardiac Surgery participate in a vast array of operations and specialty centers . The team conducts open cardiac operations as well as minimally invasive approaches , percutaneous valve procedures , thoracic aortic procedures , and operations for heart failure , heart transplant and assist devices . Members of the department are active in the Aortic Center , Center for Valve Disorders , Cardiovascular Second Opinion Program , Heart Rhythm Center , and Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute .
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Convergent procedure
The convergent ( hybrid ablation ) procedure includes both epicardial and endocardial ablation and combines the expertise of both a cardiothoracic surgeon and an electrophysiologist to treat more persistent forms of atrial fibrillation . The procedure is usually performed in two stages , two to six weeks apart . Baylor Dallas was one of the first hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth to offer the convergent procedure . The hospital also offers a Heart Rhythm Center to manage patients with complex arrhythmias .
For more information , call the Heart Rhythm Center at 214.820.5306 .
Mitral valve surgery
Total open heart surgeries performed ( FY23 )
Cardiac surgeons on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center treat both degenerative mitral valve disease as well as functional mitral valve conditions . A multidisciplinary team reviews each patient with severe valvular disease to determine the best treatment option .
Performed as an open heart surgery or minimally invasively , the cardiac surgery team is equipped to perform both mitral valve replacements and repairs . Patients eligible for a mitral valve replacement may recieve a mechanical or biological tissue valve or may have a valve-in-valve procedure through the Center for Valve Disorders . For some patients , mitral valve repair reduces the need for blood thinners and complications of prosthetic valves . Various studies have indicated early mitral valve repair leads to better outcomes for symptoms , better long-term patient survival , better preservation of heart function , lower risk of complications , and usually eliminates the need for long-term use of anticoagulants .