Cardiology at Methodist Hospital

Cardiovascular Care at the Methodist Heart Institute on the campus of Methodist Hospital

As the centerpiece of the Methodist Heart network, the award-winning cardiovascular program at the Methodist Heart Institute features 24/7 in-house cardiologists, ensuring patients in Bexar County have continual access to a variety of comprehensive treatment options. We have the highest level of specialty care services ranging from the largest heart transplant and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) programs to the only Aortic Center in South and West Texas. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of cardiovascular care for the most complex patients in Central and Southwest Texas.

For more information about our cardiovascular services, call the Methodist Heart Institute at (210) 575-0355.

Cardiovascular conditions we treat

The highly specialized offering of services available through Methodist Heart Institute centers and programs include:

• Adult Congenital Heart Program
• Aortic Center
• Arrhythmia Center
• Cardiovascular Specialty Programs
• ECMO Program
• Heart Failure and Transplant Center- providing advanced heart failure care
• Heart Valve Center
• Lung Center
• Vascular Center

Advanced technologies and procedures

Taking care of the most heart, lung and vascular conditions in South Texas means we have to stay current on the newest procedures and technologies. From advanced tools for diagnosing conditions to the latest surgical technologies, the Methodist Heart Institute is at the forefront of new technologies and the latest medical procedures.

• Convergent Maze procedure - uses radio-frequency (heat) to produce lesions (scar tissue) to block abnormal electrical signals in the heart
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) - form of life support used for babies, children and adults with life-threatening heart and/or lung problems
• Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS-CABG)—This approach to a CABG procedure is performed using only a few small incisions in the chest, instead of having to open up the chest cavity for open heart surgery.
• Hybrid procedures—These procedures are able to combine surgeries so that patients receive the benefits of multiple surgeries while only having to undergo the surgical process once.
• S-ICD- a new option for patients at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device - a first-of-its-kind, proven alternative to long-term warfarin therapy for stroke risk reduction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (afib)
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—This is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace the aortic valve when it has narrowed or is failing to open properly.
• Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR)—A minimally invasive treatment for patients with mitral regurgitation that uses the MitraClip^®device, this procedure is ideal for patients who are unable to undergo surgery but are experiencing adverse effects from a mitral valve leak
• Ventricular assist devices (VAD):These devices take over the function of one of the ventricles in your heart. They take blood from chambers of the heart and help pump it to the body, supporting the heart. There are two types:
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • Right ventricular assist device

The patient journey

Visiting Methodist Heart Institute

The Methodist Heart Institute is located on the west end of the Methodist Hospital campus. Excluding our rehabilitation program, appointments are on the sixth floor.

If you’re arriving for our cardiac rehab program, go to the second floor of Methodist Plaza. This building is on the north side of Medical Drive across from Methodist Hospital. Methodist Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center is in suite 255.

For help checking in, stop by our information desks. The main desk is in the central tower by the front entrance. It’s open Mon - Fri: 7:00am – 2:00pm. Our Garage 2 desk is by the ER entrance off Louis Pasteur Drive. It’s open daily from 7:00am – 9:00pm.

If you need to reach our ER, call (210) 575-4444. For patient information, call (210) 575-7100.

Parking at Methodist Heart Institute

The closest visitor parking is in the lot off Floyd Curl Drive and Medical Drive. You’ll find additional space in our three garages. We also provide valet parking. The service costs $8 per day, per visit.