Heart and vascular diseases rank as America's No. 1 killer, according to the American Heart Association. That's why Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and physicians on the medical staff are committed to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care — from prevention and education to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
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A strong medical staff, quality facilities and advanced technology make Texas Health Fort Worth a leader in caring for cardiovascular patients.
Heart Care It's likely you know someone who's been affected by heart disease. And if they live in Tarrant County, it's likely they were treated at Texas Health Fort Worth.
After all, the hospital is Tarrant County's largest cardiac services provider. And because cases of heart disease have steadily increased, Texas Health moved proactively to meet the need with the $62 million, 150,000-square-foot Texas Health Harris Methodist Heart Center.
In addition to services such as assessment and diagnostics, interventions, surgery, patient education and rehabilitation, the Heart Center, located in the Doris and Robert Klabzuba Tower, features:
100 cardiac beds
Four large interventional procedure labs
Four surgery suites solely dedicated to cardiac procedures
Expanded rehabilitation program
Other distinctive services include:
Reference library for the public, including online offerings and an onsite librarian to assist patients and families seeking the latest cardiology and heart information
Gift Shop with heart healthy literature and special gifts
A chapel, located on the ground level, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
A heart-healthy bistro, proudly serving Starbucks coffee
Large educational and training classrooms
A beautifully landscaped meditation garden where visitors can enjoy sunshine and fresh air while surrounded by the splendor and serenity of nature, located just outside the Harris Methodist Heart Center
Covered parking garage close in proximity
Cardiac Level 1 Transfer Protocol
Systemness Award Cardiac Level 1 Transfer Protocol Texas Health Fort Worth
It's sobering to think that more Americans will die this year from heart disease than from the next five leading causes of death combined. As long as statistics like this exist, treating heart disease will be a priority for Texas Health Fort Worth.
Experience and Excellence As the largest program in Fort Worth and a regional referral center for specialized cardiovascular care, Texas Health Fort Worth offers quality services provided by experienced health care professionals.
The hospital's medical staff includes more than 40 cardiologists and six cardiothoracic surgeons who handle over 4,500 cases at the hospital each year. These respected physicians lead multidisciplinary teams that provide personalized care and education for cardiovascular patients. Team members include nurses, technicians, exercise physiologists, scientists and researchers, rehabilitation specialists, and other trained and skilled personnel.
Physicians on the medical staff are dedicated to medical research and assessing new technologies to improve the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Physicians on the medical staff have been leaders in assessing the effectiveness of technologies including new stents, pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. Texas Health Fort Worth has been selected as site for a number of clinical trials, evaluating the effectiveness of novel therapies.
Care and Support Texas Health Fort Worth is committed to caring for individuals not only as patients, but also as people. The team of hospital professionals recognizes that patients have families, jobs, responsibilities and concerns beyond their physical condition. That's why the hospital provides chaplains and social workers who can help address patients' emotional, spiritual and social needs.
