Cardiovascular Care

Heart disease remains the top killer of both men and women. Our cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons sub specialize in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels, managing complex cardiac and vascular issues.

Our heart and vascular care teams can address a full range of heart and vascular conditions, through innovative treatments, including:

• Prescribing the right medications
• Cardiovascular device implantation and device management
• Advanced procedures (many available on a minimally invasive basis)

Conditions Diagnosed and Treated

• Aortic aneurysm
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
• Carotid artery disease
• Congenital heart defects
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart attack
• Heart failure
• Heart valve disease
• Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
• Structural heart disease

In addition, our cardiovascular experts may offer guidance and comprehensive programs to help prevent heart disease, as well as a robust cardiac rehabilitation program.

• Cardiac Electrophysiology: A field of special interest in the care of patients with any pathologic conditions, within the subspecialty of cardiology, that involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment. Examples include: treatment of complex arrhythmias and the implantation and use of pacemakers and defibrillators. An additional 1-2 years of specialized training is required.
• Interventional Cardiology: An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart. Examples include: technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the heart.
• Invasive Cardiology: A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiology that performs diagnostic procedures for which puncture, opening, or cutting of the skin is necessary.

If you are having non-life threatening heart and vascular concerns, call to schedule an initial consultation with our easy scheduling system at our convenient location on Central Boulevard.

Your Heart and Vein Health Care Provider

Heart disease—the #1 cause of death in the United States—is a serious medical condition that often has treatment options offered by cardiologists who are trained to diagnose and to treat complex and minor heart and vascular conditions. At Valley Baptist Physicians Network’s The Heart and Vascular Clinic, our skilled cardiologist and vascular surgeon uses advanced technology and modern practices to treat heart and vascular conditions with the goal of improving the patient’s heart function. Our board-certified cardiologist and vascular surgeon, Fadi Alfayoumi, MD, delivers compassionate, comprehensive medical care for hearts and veins. Dr. Alfayoumi is committed to educating patients about their conditions, helping them not only heal but enjoy healthy lifestyles for years to come.

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of a heart or artery condition, don’t delay seeing our cardiologist. Blocked artery repair, vascular disease treatment, heart disease treatment, heart arrhythmia, coronary bypass and valve replacements are all procedures that we perform to try to improve the function of your circulatory system.

From simple procedures to complex conditions, we have the knowledge and experience to address your concerns. You can trust your cardiologist at The Heart and Vascular Clinic in Brownsville, TX, to provide you with personalized care, right when you need it. Call us today for an initial consultation at (956) 698-5613 and let us get started on the road to helping you feel better again.

Call 911 right now if you believe you are having a heart attack or stroke.