You know you shouldn’t ignore chest pain, yet many people do. There are lots of reasons to put off getting medical attention, but none of them count when your life may be on the line. Here are the top four reasons you shouldn’t ignore chest pain.
About Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute
Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute offers new and existing patients advanced cardiovascular treatments delivered with compassionate, individualized care. At their office in The Woodlands, Texas, interventional cardiologist Laura Fernandes, MD, FACC, and her team focus on the whole person. They take time to talk, learn about each person’s concerns, and then create customized treatment plans that perfectly fit their needs.
The team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute offers preventive care, support for developing a healthy lifestyle, and the highest quality treatments for the full scope of heart and blood vessel problems.
They perform minimally invasive ablation for varicose veins and spider veins, giving patients quick results without downtime. They also specialize in treating chronic venous insufficiency, including providing the intensive care needed to heal complications such as venous stasis ulcers.
The team offers diagnostic tests and imaging, as well as advanced therapy and minimally invasive treatments for common heart and blood vessel problems. Coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation are a few examples of the conditions they treat.
Patients also receive extensive care for chest pain and heart attacks, beginning with diagnosing the underlying cause of their chest pain and continuing therapeutic support after a heart attack.
Patients have convenient on-site access to diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms, exercise and nuclear stress tests, peripheral artery disease screening, and echocardiograms.
The team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute welcomes anyone who has questions about their cardiovascular health to call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
About Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute
Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute offers new and existing patients advanced cardiovascular treatments delivered with compassionate, individualized care. At their office in The Woodlands, Texas, interventional cardiologist Laura Fernandes, MD, FACC, and her team focus on the whole person. They take time to talk, learn about each person’s concerns, and then create customized treatment plans that perfectly fit their needs.
The team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute offers preventive care, support for developing a healthy lifestyle, and the highest quality treatments for the full scope of heart and blood vessel problems.
They perform minimally invasive ablation for varicose veins and spider veins, giving patients quick results without downtime. They also specialize in treating chronic venous insufficiency, including providing the intensive care needed to heal complications such as venous stasis ulcers.
The team offers diagnostic tests and imaging, as well as advanced therapy and minimally invasive treatments for common heart and blood vessel problems. Coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation are a few examples of the conditions they treat.
Patients also receive extensive care for chest pain and heart attacks, beginning with diagnosing the underlying cause of their chest pain and continuing therapeutic support after a heart attack.
Patients have convenient on-site access to diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms, exercise and nuclear stress tests, peripheral artery disease screening, and echocardiograms.
The team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute welcomes anyone who has questions about their cardiovascular health to call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Our Mission is to provide comprehensive, top quality care to all of our patients. Our experienced team formulates a treatment plan that is tailored to each of our patients' conditions and needs. We specialize in consultative care for medical issues such as heart disease, vascular disease and varicose veins.
We accept many insurances. If you do not see your listed, please contact our front office to confirm.
AWARDS
Everest Leadership Recognition Award Recipient 2000
Americas Top Cardiologist Award 2006
Patients Choice Award 2009, 2012-2019
Compassionate Doctor Award 2010-12, 2014-2019
Vitals Top 10 Doctor by State 2014, 2017
Americas Most Honored Professionals Award 2016,2018-2020
Leading Physicians of the World Award 2014
AFFILIATIONS
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
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