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Patient Services

Dr. Silva offers a wide range of services to treat the unique heart health needs of patients in Cameron County.  From arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation to minimally invasive heart surgery and more complex cardiovascular procedures.  Dr. Silva is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center and Valley Regional Medical Center.   

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General Cardiology

This includes cardiovascular risk screenings to prevent, diagnose and recommend a treatment plan for a patient based on their individual needs.   

 

  • Wellness and Preventive Cardiac Assessments

  • Diagnostic Testing

  • Routine Monitoring

  • High-Risk Prevention

  • Pre-Op Care

  • Remote Patient Monitoring 

  • Arrhythmias

  • Congestive Heart Failure

  • Coronary Artery Disease 

  • Heart Attack 

  • High Blood Pressure

  • High Cholesterol

  • Vascular Disease

Cardiac Imaging & Testing

There are many imaging studies and diagnostic tools to quickly and accurately determine heart disease and cardiovascular disorders including many non-invasive procedures.  Here is a list of some of the imaging studies and tests available.

 

  • Cardiac Catheterization

  • Cardiac PET Scan

  • Cartoid Artery Duplex Vascular Ultrasound

  • CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring

  • Echocardiogram

  • Electrophysiological Study

  • Exercise Stress Echocardiogram

  • Exercise Stress Test

  • Metabolic Exercise Stress Test

  • MUGA Scan

  • Nuclear Imaging

  • Pharmacological Stress Test

  • Transesophageal Echo (TEE)

  • Vascular Ultrasound

Heart Rhythm Management

A number of advanced technologies are available to diagnose and treat patients with heart rhythm disorders and irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.  

 

  • Ablations

  • Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring

  • Atrial Fibrillation

  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Biventricular Devices

  • Implantable Loop Recorders

  • Implant and Manage Pacemakers

  • Implant and Manage Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

  • Premature Ventricular Contractions

  • Supraventricular Tachycardia

  • Ventricular Tachycardia

Interventional Cardiology

These coronary interventional procedures are specific to blockages that form in the arteries. 

 

  • Balloon Angioplasty

  • Cardiac Catheterization

  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

  • Stent Implantation

Vascular Center

The Vascular Center offers vascular surgery guided diagnosing for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Patients can expect minimally invasive procedures that offer precision with little to no pain and faster recovery time.  

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Patient Focused

We strive to offer patients a comfortable, painless & minimally invasive procedure with outstanding results that prevent PAD from advancing to the point of limb amputations. It is also a fast recovery when compared to open surgery methods.  

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Advanced Technology

We offer Philips intravascular ultrasound imaging for advanced visualization for optimal treatments.

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Referring Doctors

We value the trust provided by our friends in the medical community. 

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Varicose Vein Treatment and Sclerotherapy 

Vascular Screening

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The vascular screening checks for signs of atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries and PAD, which is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries.   Patients can expect minimally invasive procedures that offer precision with little to no pain and faster recovery time.  A screening of the vascular system can help prevent future heart attacks, strokes and impaired blood flow to the legs, arms and abdomen.  

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EKG

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An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)  is a non-invasive test that checks for signs of heart disease.  

 

How to Prepare

Do not use skin creams.

Women should not wear full-length hosiery.

Patients should wear clothing that can be easily removed.

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What to Expect

Electrodes with adhesive pads are attached to the patient’s chest, arms, and legs. The patient lies flat while a computer graphs the electrical impulses of the heart. The process takes about 10 minutes.

Nuclear Stress Test

Nuclear Stress Test

A nuclear stress test determines which parts of the heart are healthy and functioning normally, and which are not. A minuscule and harmless amount of radioactive substance is injected into the patient, producing clear pictures of the heart tissue. Using this technique, a less than normal amount of the substance will be seen in those areas of the heart that have a decreased blood supply.

Echocardiogram

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An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to evaluate your heart muscle and valves.

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Echocardiogram - Process

A cardiac sonographer places electrodes (small and sticky patches) on your chest to help monitor your heart’s electrical activity during the test. Sounds may or may not be heard and are part of the Doppler signal.  At times you may have to hold your breath or change positions.  

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Echocardiogram - Uses

  • To assess the overall function of your heart.

  • To determine the presence of heart disease.

  • To follow the progress of heart valve disease over time.

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

EECP Therapy

EECP Therapy

Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) may stimulate small branches of blood vessels to create a natural bypass around narrowed or blocked arteries. This procedure is often used when patients have chronic stable angina, have exhausted other revascularization treatments or do not qualify for invasive procedures.  

 

EECP - Process

The patient is connected to an electrocardiograph (ECG) machine and blood pressure monitors while cuffs are placed around the calves, thighs and buttocks.  The cuffs attach to air hoses that connect to valves that will compress blood vessels in the lower limbs to increase blood flow to the heart.  Each pressure wave is timed to the heartbeat so that the increased blood flow is delivered at the most precise moment when the heart is relaxed.   

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