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What Is Cardiology?
Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. While heart disease continues to be one of America’s leading causes of death, an estimated 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes are preventable with help from cardiologists. Cardiology specializes in managing heart disease risk factors, diagnosing heart and circulatory system problems, and performing procedures that help mitigate the risk of heart disease.
Services
At Coryell Health, cardiologists work with our diagnostic imaging and respiratory care departments to provide:
- Echocardiography with or without contrast (ultrasound of the heart)
- Echocardiography with chemical or treadmill stress
- Myocardial imaging with chemical or treadmill stress
- Plain treadmill stress test
- Pacemaker and ICD implantation
- Pacemaker monitoring
- 24-hour heart monitoring for up to 30 days
- CT coronary angiogram
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screening and management
Cardiologists may visit patients in their office or at the hospital, depending on patients’ needs.
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory:
Coryell Health’s cath lab is a minimally invasive surgical suite where doctors use advanced X-ray imaging technology to treat the heart and vascular system without in-depth surgery. Our experienced staff specializes in outpatient cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures and is dedicated to providing quality care close to home. To learn more about surgical procedures at Coryell Health, visit www.coryellhealth.org/surgery.
Calcium Heart CT Scan
A CAC (coronary artery calcium) test is a CT scan that takes detailed images of your heart and shows the amount of calcium deposits in your coronary arteries. Higher amounts of calcium are associated with a potentially higher risk of heart disease. Ask your doctor if checking your calcium score would benefit your health.
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Daniel Jipescu, DO
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CardiologyDr. Daniel Jipescu, affectionately called Dr. Daniel by patients, relocated to Texas from Eastern Europe more than 20 years ago after attending medical school in Long Island, New York, to pursue his dream of becoming an interventional cardiologist. During medical school, he was thoroughly involved with the New York chapter of the American College of Physicians. He served as the medical student representative on their council board for a few years. During this time, he learned about the importance of advocacy for patients and healthcare policies while participating in multiple local and national conferences. After meeting many friendly people in…
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Abdul Keylani, MD, FACC, RPVI
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CardiologyDr. Abdul Keylani is a cardiologist in Waco, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Medical City Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital-Dallas, and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth. He received his medical degree from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in echocardiography, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and peripheral endovascular interventional cardiology and is experienced in valvular heart disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Live Healthy, Stay…
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James Phillip Myatt, MD, FACC
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CardiologyDr. Phillip Myatt, a native to Waco and the founding member of Waco Heart and Vascular, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has cared for patients in Central Texas since completing his training at Scott and White Hospital in Temple in 2009. He has a particular interest in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, including the use of ultrasound to diagnose heart muscle and heart valve conditions. He is also proficient in cardiac stress testing, the placement of heart stents, heart rhythm management, pacemaker placement, defibrillator placement, structural…
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