Center for Cardiovascular Health (CCVH)

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Specialized Clinical Services

The Center for Cardiovascular Health (CCVH) is staffed with some of the most specialized research-backed physicians in the region. Providing excellence in the diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions and management of risk factors is our ultimate goal, which is why we offer board-certified lipid consultation and a full range of heart health services. Find out about our services in the list provided, or see a list of our doctors who provide cardiovascular services by using our find a doctor page. If you have any questions, please call us directly: 806.743.1501.

Convenient Care

To add further convenience, CCVH and the University Medical Center (UMC) Heart Center partner to bring expert cardiac care and combine medical resources for patients into a single location. Together, cardiovascular services are offered in a regional hub for cardiac patients and their referring physicians, offering quick and easy access to a variety of cardiac-specialized care.

Services Include:

Anticoagulation

• Management of patients on Coumadin (Warfarin) therapy
• In clinic, home monitoring, and education available

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program
• LVAD Management and Support
• Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Procedure
• IV Infusion Therapy Clinic and Home Inotropic Infusion Therapy
• Management of advanced heart failure
• Interdisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive care
• On-site dietitian for education and support
• Post transplant management and support

Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations and Interventional Cardiology

• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program
• LVAD Management and Support
• Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Procedure
• IV Infusion Therapy Clinic and Home Inotropic Infusion Therapy
• Management of advanced heart failure
• Interdisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive care
• On-site dietitian for education and support
• Post transplant management and support

Electrophysiology (EP)

• Implantation and management of single and dual chamber pacemakers and defibrillators
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure patients (Biventricular pacemaker and ICD implantation and management)
• Loop recorder implantation for arrhythmia detection and monitoring
• Subcutaneous ICD implantation and management
• Electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation of SVT including WPW syndrome
• Complex ablations including left and right atrial flutter ablation, atrial fibrillation ablation including radio-frequency ablation and cryoablation
• Ventricular Ablation
• Management and ablation of ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmia including endocardial and epicardial approach
• Left Atrial Appendage closure using WATCHMAN device
• Management of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)/channelopathies like Long QT syndrome and Brugada syndrome including genetic testing
• Management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Evaluation and management of Syncope and Sudden Cardiac Death
• Advanced lead management including laser and non-laser lead extraction
• Pacemaker and ICD clinic

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

• Implantation and management of single and dual chamber pacemakers and defibrillators
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure patients (Biventricular pacemaker and ICD implantation and management)
• Loop recorder implantation for arrhythmia detection and monitoring
• Subcutaneous ICD implantation and management
• Electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation of SVT including WPW syndrome
• Complex ablations including left and right atrial flutter ablation, atrial fibrillation ablation including radio-frequency ablation and cryoablation
• Ventricular Ablation
• Management and ablation of ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmia including endocardial and epicardial approach
• Left Atrial Appendage closure using WATCHMAN device
• Management of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)/channelopathies like Long QT syndrome and Brugada syndrome including genetic testing
• Management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Evaluation and management of Syncope and Sudden Cardiac Death
• Advanced lead management including laser and non-laser lead extraction
• Pacemaker and ICD clinic

General Cardiology

• Hypertension Management
• Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Stress testing
• Echocardiograms
• TEE (transesophageal echocardiograms)
• Cardioversions
• Carotid stenosis intervention

Heart Disease Prevention

• Advanced cholesterol testing
• Testing of coronary arteries for calcium
• Diabetes screening and management
• High blood pressure treatment
• Sleep apnea screening
• Stress management support
• Weight management and wellness counseling
• Guidance for quitting smoking
• Assistance with depression and anxiety
• Starting/adjusting medication with your doctor’s insight

Hypertension

• Service provided by a pharmacist to support a patient’s needs in relation to medication management
• Pharmacist works with your Cardiologist to enhance medication management of a patient’s blood pressure
• Additional education resources are provided along with frequent monitoring and management of a patient’s blood pressure

Lipid Management

• Screenings for genetic lipid disorders
• Exploration of therapies and treatment options to control lipids and reduce the risk of heart disease
• Diabetes prevention and management
• Consultation for management and control of blood pressure

Vascular Intervention for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

• PVD evaluation and diagnosis via physical exam, angiography, blood tests, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), doppler ultrasound, or other selected diagnostic test
• Consultation and planning of lifestyle changes for prevention and management
• Angioplasty procedures to dilate arteries 
• Removal of plaque via atherectomy
• Vascular bypass surgery

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

• Minimally invasive procedure to repair damaged valve without removal
• Treatment option for intermediate risk or high risk patients for standard valve replacement surgery
• Replacement of narrowed aortic valve to relieve symptoms of aortic valve stenosis