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Non-Invasive Services

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Fort Worth | Non-Invasive Services

YEAR IN REVIEW

FY24

> 8,700

Total non-invasive procedures performed

> 7,400

Transthoracic echocardiograms

> 1,300

Transesophageal echocardiograms

Physicians on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth ’ s Department of Non-Invasive Cardiac Services use various approaches and technologies to help diagnose heart disease . Available non-invasive cardiac services include :

• Echocardiograms

• Exercise stress tests

• Pharmacological / exercise stress tests

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission ( IAC ) granted accreditation to the Fort Worth hospital ’ s non-invasive services echocardiography program . All team members are encouraged to complete their certification by the American Society of Echocardiography , the most difficult certification for sonographers .

• Transesophageal echocardiograms

• Transthoracic echocardiograms

Srujana Chakilam , MD , FACC , RPVI - Medical Director , Non-Invasive Cardiology

Comprehensive Sleep Center

Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth ’ s comprehensive Sleep Center saw increased demand for its diagnostic services over the past year . In fiscal year 2024 , the 4-bed center saw more than 259 patients for attended studies and assisted 517 patients with home sleep tests . The center provided evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of sleep-related problems . Specialized interventions included :

• Home sleep tests

• Hypoglossal nerve stimulation - Inspire ®

• Narcolepsy

• Nocturnal polysomnography

• Phrenic nerve stimulation - Remede ®

Contact the Sleep Center : 469.702.0725

• Restless leg syndrome

• Sleep apnea

• Titration study ( C-Pap , bilevel , ASB )

• And more