• Cancer-related heart diseases due to chemotherapy and radiation
• Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
• Coronary angiography
• Coronary calcium score
• External counterpulsation
• Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries
• Postpartum cardiac health
• Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
• Stress-induced cardiomyopathy
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology
• Cardiology
• Cardio-obstetrics
• Cardio-oncology
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Endocrinology
• Interventional cardiology
• Psychology
• Vascular surgery
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Center
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas is one of the nation ’ s leading treatment centers for thoracic outlet syndrome ( TOS )— a condition where the nerve , artery and vein between the lower neck and upper chest become compressed , causing pain , numbness and weakness in the upper extremity .
Patients who live with daily disabling symptoms secondary to TOS are offered relief with first rib resection , a surgical procedure offered at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas .
Gregory J . Pearl , MD , FACS - Medical Director
The first rib resection procedure involves removing part of the first rib , eliminating the pressure on the thoracic outlet . In some cases , blood vessels around the area need to be rerouted ; if the vessels are extremely narrowed , angioplasty may become an option . Types of TOS disorders and related symptoms treated include neutrogenic throracic outlet syndrome , venous thoracic outlet syndrome and arterial thoracic outlet syndrome .
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Total TOS procedures ( FY24 )
Professional and collegiate athletes in baseball , golf , swimming , and volleyball seek the nationally recognized program and surgeons on the medical staff . On a continual basis , the program carefully studies outcomes , following patients for several years . With many of the patients being professional athletes from all over the United States , postsurgery rehabilitation and long-term outcomes have led to a highly regarded and nationally known program .
Related publication
Chauhan A , Chalmers PN , Erickson BJ , Thompson R , Pearl GJ , Romeo AA , Hoenecke HR , Ma K , Tenner Z , Fronek J . Performance and Return to Play After Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Professional Baseball Players : A Matched Cohort Analysis . American Journal of Sports Medicine . 2024 May 4:3635465241243244 .
Contact the center : 214.820.0619 TOSCenter @ BSWHealth . org
Women ’ s Heart Center
The Women ’ s Heart Center understands the importance of diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions that impact a woman ’ s physical and emotional health . The center aims to improve the overall cardiovascular health of women through a multidisciplinary team approach focused on evidenced-based guidelines , research , patient engagement , and community outreach .
Specialized conditions and treatments
• Cancer-related heart diseases due to chemotherapy and radiation
• Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
• Coronary angiography
• Coronary calcium score
• External counterpulsation
• Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries
• Postpartum cardiac health
• Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
• Stress-induced cardiomyopathy
Specialists on the medical staff involved in the center include :
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology
• Cardiology
• Cardio-obstetrics
• Cardio-oncology
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Endocrinology
• Interventional cardiology
• Psychology
• Vascular surgery
Contact the center : 214.820.7162 WomensHeartCenter @ BSWHealth . org
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