Interventional Cardiology
As one of the busiest, most comprehensive cardiovascular centers, we maintain superior quality and nationally recognized patient outcomes.
High-risk service team
2024 Outcomes
Overview
Ranked among the nation’s leading cardiovascular centers for comprehensive services, we prioritize timely delivery of exceptional clinical care, contribute to scientific advancement through clinical trials, integrate innovative technology and lead the way in cardiovascular education.
We continue to provide highly specialized care for the most complex cardiovascular conditions and optimize outcomes for high-acuity patients. Our team is available 24/7 for consultation and collaborative planning to develop tailored treatment plans for these patients, with the goal of supporting patients and providers and delivering the best possible care.
Accomplishments
- In 2024, achieved initial Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification in Plano, the first facility in Collin County, third in Texas and 21st in the US to receive this certification.
- Observed mortality of 0.9% in Plano and 0.3% in Denton, compared with the registry average of 2%.
- Risk standardized acute kidney injury (AKI) of 6.25 in Plano and 6.5 in Denton, compared with the registry average of 7.68.
- Risk standardized bleeding of 1.68 in Plano and 1.27 in Denton, compared with the registry average of 2.38.
- Leaders in several multinational, multicenter clinical trials aimed at advancing science in the field of interventional cardiology.
On the horizon
- Newly approved drug-coated balloons for treatment in restenosis stents.
- Advances in the assessment and treatment of coronary microvascular disease for patients with angina and obstructive CAD, ischemia with no obstructive CAD or myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries.
CathPCI Volumes
2000
1600
600
0
FY23
FY24
Plano/MCKINNEY
FY23
FY24
DENTON
“When clinicians and consumers hear Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals, we want them to think about quality and clinical excellence immediately. We are delivering on our commitment to excellence through extensive ongoing education efforts—the Cardiology Fellowship Program, cadaver lab sessions and, most significantly, international programs, such as Dallas PCI and live cases—and through innovative care within our community and worldwide.”
Srinivasa P. Potluri, MD
Chairman, Cardiovascular Medicine
Karim M. Al-Azizi, MD
Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Plano and Denton have received the highest star ratings—4 stars—in CathPCI by the American College of Cardiology.
Innovation
Our physicians and researchers embrace advanced technologies in pursuit of precision PCI.
- Using co-registration in coronary artery imaging, allowing us to align different imaging techniques and better understand the heart’s anatomy, which can help reduce the risk of complications during certain procedures.
- Technological advances in atherectomy, lithotripsy, specialty scoring balloons and ultra-high-pressure balloons.
- Ultra-low contrast PCI techniques, such as dynamic coronary road mapping, intravascular ultrasound and coronary physiology, to reduce contrast consumption and help mitigate the risk of CA-AKI.
- Continued improvement with our CTO outcomes and successful interventions.
- Using renal denervation as a minimally invasive approach for patients resistant to traditional hypertensive treatments.
Quality Awards 2024
Achievements placing us among the elite
Denton
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