Cardiology
What is a Cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart. The cardiologists at Scott & White Heart & Vascular Institute emphasize a healthy lifestyle and provide access to resources such as dietary counseling and cardiac rehabilitation to help patients achieve success. They also work closely with the heart and vascular surgeons, diabetes and lipid specialists and other physicians throughout the clinic.
How do I get in to see a cardiologist?
- Request an appointment online
- Call us to make an appointment
College Station 979-691-3750 Round Rock 512-509-8100 Temple 254-724-2267 or 800-724-7286
Your insurance carrier may require a referral through your primary care physician's office. If you are unsure about your coverage, please contact your insurance provider directly.
Why would I want to see a cardiologist?
You might see a cardiologist if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of a heart attack:
- Severe chest pain, often a heaviness or crushing feeling
- Shortness of breath – with or without chest comfort
- Sweating
- Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, back, neck or jaw
- The pain, wherever its location, may only last a few minutes or come and go for several hours before becoming severe.
- Nausea or vomiting
You might see a cardiologist if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of a stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Common Cardiology Problems
- Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
- Coronary artery disease (blockages in the heart arteries)
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart valve problems (leaking valves and valves that do not open properly)
- Diseases of the aorta and other major blood vessels (aneurysm, dissection, narrowing)
- Primary diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)
- Diseases of the lining of the heart (e.g. pericarditis)
- All varieties of heart rhythm problems
- Simple and complex elevations of cholesterol and risk factor modification
- High blood pressure
Scott & White Cardiac Specialty Clinics
Advanced Heart Failure
Cardiac Rehab
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Diagnostics
Catheterization Lab
Echocardiography Lab
