UT Physicians Center for Advanced Heart Failure - Southeast

Frequently asked questions

What advanced diagnostic and imaging services are available at UT Physicians Center for Advanced Heart Failure – Southeast?

The center offers a comprehensive range of advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and imaging modalities. These include Electrocardiogram (EKG), Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiography, Nuclear Stress Testing and Nuclear Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), PET-CT, Heart Rhythms Monitors, Optimization of Pacemakers and Defibrillators, Vascular Ultrasound, Vascular screening, Non-Invasive Vascular Testing, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR), Cardiovascular Computer Tomography (CT 64 slice), and various laboratory tests.

What kind of specialists interpret the diagnostic studies at the center?

The diagnostic studies at the UT Physicians Center for Advanced Heart Failure – Southeast are interpreted by internationally recognized cardiovascular specialists. These specialists analyze results and develop treatment plans aimed at optimizing cardiovascular health and well-being for patients.

What is the clinic's affiliation and approach to patient care?

The clinic is the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, part of one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health centers. Doctors, nurses, researchers, and educators collaborate to improve health. Patient care is guided by medical expertise, innovative research, and education, with many doctors also teaching medical students and residents.

Can pacemakers and defibrillators be optimized at this center?

Yes, the UT Physicians Center for Advanced Heart Failure – Southeast can optimize any pacemaker or defibrillator using non-invasive programming devices. They also offer "pacemaker tune ups" that utilize ultrasound to help the pacemaker make the heart pump more efficiently.

Who are some of the physicians on the team at the Center for Advanced Heart Failure – Southeast?

The team includes specialists such as Talha Ahmed, MD (Interventional Cardiology), Anju Bhardwaj, MD (Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology), and Mohammad A. Rana, MD (Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease). Other team members include Michelle Johnston, NP, Juan E. Marcano, MD, Maria M. Patarroyo Aponte, MD, and Furqan A. Rajput, MD.