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Medicine, its practice, its tools and its ideas,
are in a constant state of change. In medicine, staying on the leading
edge of technology is more than a competitive advantage...it saves lives.
Texas Cardiac Associates commitment to technology and leading edge patient
care extends beyond the operating room. The business of health care
is changing. At TCA, we are learning to work in the new environment
without sacrificing medical excellence.
Technology In Patient Care
The science of cardiac medicine is constantly advancing. Since the invention
of the first balloon angioplasty in 1977, what we know about the heart
and how to heal it has increased exponentially.
Our staff at TCA does more than keep up with these changes, we are pioneering
advancements in cardiac medicine ourselves. As a TCA patient, you will
have access to the latest techniques and research.
In Office
- Nuclear testing
- Electrocardiograms
- Treadmill or bicycle exercise stress testing
- Cardiac ultra-sound imaging
- 24-hour heart monitors
- Ultrasound testing with exercise
- Transesophageal imaging
- Signal-averaged electrocardiograms
- Pacemaker assessments
- Pharmaceutical stress testing
Surgery
- Our skilled surgical staff is trained in a full range of heart surgery
techniques,including:
- Balloon angioplasty
- Cardiac stents
- Excimer laser surgery
- Transluminal extraction catheter
- Rotablator
As new techniques are developed, TCA physicians are in the forefront of
applying them to patient care.
Administrative Support
TCA has a first-tier business system in place to assist our patients in
non-clinical areas. This includes:
- Computerized appointment setting
- Computerized patient records
- Medicare, insurance and disability form processing
- Pre-certification of coverage
- Extensive network of insurance carriers
In addition, our phones are answered 24 hours a day, every day of the
year. Our staff continually assesses the services we provide to our patients
to better serve them.
Adapting To The Changing Environment
In this rapidly changing health care environment, TCA ensures the
highest level of quality in patient care. We are experienced in working
with HMOs, PPOs, POS plans and other managed care organizations and will
negotiate with them to provide the most appropriate care for each individual
patient.
TCA's financial, business, and information systems staff are experts in
their respective fields. Building on this stable foundation, TCA is able
to invest in the development of new techniques, continuing education for
physicians and state-of-the-art cardiac equipment. TCA has a team of the
most highly trained doctors, nurses and medical staff in the southwest.
At TCA, we want to assure our patients and their families that we'll do
everything possible to enhance their wellness and continued good health.
The information contained in this web site is presented
for information purposes only, and is not intended to substitute in
any way a consultation with a physician or competent healthcare professional
for medical diagnosis and/or treatment.
copyright © 2005 Texas Cardiac Associates
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