Heart Care

DON’T TRUST YOUR HEART TO JUST ANYONE…

USA Today reports that Nix Health is rated the #1 hospital in Bexar County for providing heart patients with the standards of care recommended by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. Providing comprehensive healthcare excellence to South Texas patients since 1930, the Nix medical and surgical staff continue to earn professional distinction.

Nix Health Ranks as the #1 Hospital for Heart Care in Bexar County due to:

Excellent teamwork and communication between physicians and employees.
Offering the only comprehensive cardiovascular program downtown to include: CT heart scans, cardiac catheterizations, cardiovascular surgery and a full range of diagnostic tests that are performed under one roof at the Nix Medical Center.
Serving as one of the nation’s top providers in CT heart scans for preventive care and diagnostics.
Leadership in cutting edge technology – in December 2006, an additional state-of-the-art, enhanced cardiovascular lab will be capable of viewing extremely detailed images of cardiovascular anatomy and blood vessels, enabling maximum treatment benefits and minimal side effects.

TRUST IT TO NIX HEALTH!
For more information on matters of the heart, call (210) 579-3124.

Nix Unveils New Cardiovascular Lab

Nix Health is proud to announce the installation of the Philips Allura FD-20 cardiovascular lab at the Nix Medical Center. The FD 20 allows us to see extremely detailed imaging of blood vessels, minimizing side effects, with maximum benefits for vascular procedures. This cutting edge technology makes the Cardiovascular Program at Nix the most comprehensive program in downtown San Antonio.

From a non-invasive CT, to the cardiovascular lab, open heart surgery, ICU, rehabilitation and home care, a team of dedicated physicians and clinical staff use state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and treat heart disease.

Our dedication to cardiovascular excellence has been acknowledged by The Joint Commission and USA Today by rating us higher than any other hospital in San Antonio for cardiac care.

Caring and compassionate medical staff provides individualized care to help patients maintain a heart healthy lifestyle. Our patients benefit from an approach that combines medical expertise and innovative technology with one goal in mind – caring for your cardiac needs.

For more information on the Allura FD 20 or the Cardiovascular Program, please call (210) 842-5120.