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An Austin leader in heart care
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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.
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