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An Austin leader in heart care

Choose The Institute for Cardiovascular Health in Austin and Central Texas to be your first choice – from heart and vascular screenings to surgery. Schedule with a cardiologist.

Only the best for hearts big and small. When you choose Institute for Cardiovascular Health, a collaboration between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of The University of Texas at Austin, you get an experienced cardiovascular specialist and care team who are part of a national team, sharing best practices and the latest research and treatment. Every appointment starts with a conversation. Your care team takes the time to listen and answer all your questions — so you get a personalized care plan.

Specialists at Institute for Cardiovascular Health diagnose and treat:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other heart rhythm disorders
  • Cardiotoxicity
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Heart attack
  • Heart valve and structural heart disease
  • High blood pressure and high cholesterol

Schedule a heart scan

You can schedule a heart scan online at a location convenient for you. We provide heart scans at Ascension Seton Hospitals and at Ascension Texas Imaging centers in Greater Austin.

If you are a woman over age 45 or a man over age 40, a referral is not required to schedule a heart scan.

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Advanced heart care, close to home

At Institute for Cardiovascular Health, our care teams provide advanced heart testing and diagnostics, treatments, medication management, surgical heart care and rehabilitation. And as part of a national heart care team, our doctors share best practices in care and research, connecting you to advanced heart care close to home.

Find a doctor and start by calling or scheduling an appointment online. Need a second opinion appointment? Our team can help. Schedule a consultation today.

Multispecialty heart care team

When you need more advanced heart care, your doctor can connect you with a heart specialist close to home. From heart scans to vascular surgery, your doctors, specialists and care team at Institute for Cardiovascular Health collaborate, working together for you and with you. Our advanced specialty care includes:

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Care for AFib and heart rhythm disorders

At Ascension Seton, our electrophysiologists specialize in the heart’s electrical system, diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. Your doctor works with you on a personalized care plan. We provide minimally invasive treatments for AFib, including ablation, MitraClip™, cardioversion and the WATCHMAN™ procedure.

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Care for heart and valve conditions

At Ascension Seton, we provide advanced diagnostics, heart valve imaging, and therapeutic and surgical treatments. Whenever possible, your doctor may recommend a minimally invasive procedure, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

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Heart care for children

Dell Children's Medical Center is the only comprehensive children's heart center in Central Texas, and delivers leading care for children with heart conditions. Our pediatric cardiologists diagnose and treat even the most complex fetal cardiac conditions.

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Heart scans to detect risk

A simple heart screening can help you and your doctor better understand your heart health and could help save your life. Talk to your primary care doctor to see if a heart screening is right for you. A heart scan is not for everyone. It is not recommended for routine screening of people who do not have symptoms of heart disease and have a low risk of heart attacks. Some heart disease risk factors include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use and a family history of heart disease.

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Heart transplant and VAD care for advanced heart failure

Ascension Seton has the only heart transplant program in Central Texas. If transplant or ventricular assist devices are recommended as part of your care plan, you are connected to experienced surgeons at Ascension Seton who specialize in more advanced care and open-heart surgery. Your surgical care plan is personalized to your needs.

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Specialized heart care for women

Cardiologists at Ascension Seton specialize in providing heart care for the heart health needs of women. Your doctor diagnoses, treats and monitors heart conditions, including heart disease, heart attack and chronic chest pain. Your care team works with you to help manage symptoms of heart conditions and provide more advanced care, such as heart and vascular surgery.

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Cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation specialists at Ascension Seton work with you to strengthen your heart and lungs and help manage your symptoms. During cardiac rehab, we monitor your heart, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and improve your overall health. We also help you cope with stress by providing support to you and your family.

Get a second opinion from a heart and vascular specialist

Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and cardiovascular care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Institute for Cardiovascular Health. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized heart care plan.

When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. If you are looking for a second opinion for advanced heart care, our cardiologists can also connect you with the right specialists for minimally invasive surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip, WATCHMAN, and ablation. Our heart and vascular specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national care team.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

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Frequently asked questions about heart care

  • When should I talk to my doctor about my heart health?
  • When should I have a heart scan?
  • What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
  • What is high blood pressure?
  • What are some signs of clogged arteries?
  • What are the different types of heart specialists?
  • How do I find a cardiologist near me?