Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at The Woodlands Medical Center
General Information
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is still the first and only Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence and quality care in Montgomery County.
Surgical Services with 25 operating suites with minimally-invasive capabilities complemented by the dedicated fourth floor featuring cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology labs and interventional radiology suites.
The sixth floor serving as a dedicated outpatient cardiopulmonary unit featuring a wide range of testing, monitoring and advanced diagnostic screenings.
Plus, a 4,000-square-foot cardiac rehabilitation state-of-the-art gym on the first floor of Medical Plaza 4 at 9180 Pinecroft Drive Ste 130.
Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
The affiliated physicians on the cardiovascular team at The Institute offers a wide range of advanced surgical options for heart patients - from performing more than 60% of coronary bypass surgeries on beating hearts (without a heart-lung machine) to offering minimally-invasive replacement of the heart's aortic valve. Qualified patients may be candidates for minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery. The Institute is consistently recognized for low complication rates and excellent patient outcomes.
Additionally, The Institute, performs percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closures and will soon have a Rotablator device to open coronary artery lesions that are blocked due to hard, calcific plaque. The Rotablator “bores through” this plaque, while angioplasty balloons and stents work by pushing softer plaque up against the vessel walls.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Vascular surgery consists of procedures or techniques to correct blood vessels outside of the heart that may be narrowed, blocked or dilated. An alternative to traditional open surgery, endovascular surgery is an innovative, less invasive procedure that offers advantages such as smaller incisions, a shorter hospital stay, less pain and quicker return to normal activities. However, endovascular surgery is not an option for all patients.
The Institute provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art vascular and endovascular care, including noninvasive diagnostic testing, percutaneous interventional vascular treatments such as angioplasty and stents, vein ligation, cerebral thrombectomies, and surgery for conditions such as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), deep vein thrombosis, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), venous insufficiency and carotid stenosis. The affiliated physicians and health care teams have the range of knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively treat these often complex diseases.
Hybrid Endovascular Lab
The Institute features a lab that supports integrated surgical and catheterization procedures. The hybrid lab is equipped with the lighting, sterile field, and anesthesia capabilities required for open-heart surgeries coupled with the sophisticated imaging technology to support the most advanced percutaneous cardiovascular interventions. Cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists are able to perform collaborative procedures on patients simultaneously, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
Comprehensive Diagnostics for Heart and Vascular Care
The Institute features diagnostic testing including services such as stress testing, nuclear medicine, 64-slice CT, echocardiogram (ECG), holter monitoring, vascular ultrasound, electrocardiogram (EKG), and heart MRI.
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Diabetes Self-Management and Education Program
The outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is an American Diabetes Association Recognized Program. The purpose of the program is to provide patients with the knowledge, skills; and motivation they need to effectively manage diabetes at home and to avoid or delay the complications of this disorder.
Awards and Recognitions
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is actively involved with the American Heart Association and complying with its guidelines and recommendations for cardiac care, along with the American College of Cardiology.
- 2023 American College of Cardiology’s Silver Performance Achievement Award: Chest Pain – MI Registry
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart Attack*
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart & Vascular*
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart Bypass Surgery*
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Heart Failure*
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Diabetes*
- 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair*
- 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review’s Great Community Hospitals
- 2022 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP), recognized for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands made the “High Risk” Meritorious category for its achievements in eight areas of care:
- Cardiac incidents (cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction)
- Mortality
- Unplanned intubation
- Ventilator > 48 hours
- Renal failure
- Respiratory (pneumonia)
- SSI (surgical site infections-superficial and deep incisional organ-space SSIs)
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands made the “High Risk” Meritorious category for its achievements in eight areas of care:
*Listed in the U.S. News & World Report as Memorial Hermann Greater Heights (to include the 5-Plex: Greater Heights, Pearland, Southwest, Southeast and The Woodlands)
Cardiac Rehab
Our goal is to help people with heart disease participate actively and confidently in their own recovery so they can return, as much as possible, to the life they enjoyed before heart disease. The cardiac rehabilitation program at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands began in 2005 and more recently moved from within the hospital, over to a larger first floor, outpatient space in Medical Plaza 4.
The cardiac rehabilitation program is a three-phase, multidimensional, medically supervised program designed to help patients recover as quickly as possible from heart disease. With a comprehensive focus on guided exercise, education and lifestyle change, the program is designed to improve overall physical and mental functioning.
Patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program following heart surgery or a diagnosis of heart disease tend to have better outcomes in managing their condition.
*Physician referral is required for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
Parking Information
For South Tower inpatient and outpatient heart and vascular services, park in Garage 2 or use the free valet at the main South Tower entrance.
For cardiac rehabilitation, located in Medical Plaza 4, please park in Garage 4 or in the nearby surface lots in front of and behind the building. There are a number of marked spots outside the north side of the building that are dedicated to cardiac rehabilitation patients.
Contact Us
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