Coastal Cardiovascular Center

Accredited Ambulatory Surgical Center

Coastal Cardiovascular Center is an Accredited Ambulatory Surgical Center. Procedures done at this Center are Cardiac Catheterizations, Cardiac Interventions, Peripheral Angiography with Intervention, Cardiac Monitoring, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators. Patients will be admitted by our highly trained Registered Nurses to have the procedure discussed at the Cardiologist Office. All Patients are recovered and discharged the same day.

COASTAL CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER

What we do

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION

Cardiac catheterization (also called cardiac cath or coronary angiogram) is an invasive imaging procedure that tests for heart disease by allowing your doctor to see how well your heart is functioning.

CORONARY INTERVENTION

Coronary Intervention, also called percutaneous coronary angioplasty, is a procedure used to open clogged heart arteries. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon catheter that is inserted in a blocked blood vessel to help widen it and improve blood flow to the heart. Coronary angioplasty is often combined with the placement of a small wire mesh tube called a stent. The stent helps prop the artery open, decreasing its chance of narrowing again. Most stents are coated with medication to help keep the artery open (drug-eluting stents).

PERIPHERAL ANGIOGRAPHY

Peripheral angiography is a diagnostic test that involves injecting a contrast dye through a catheter (thin tube) into the peripheral arteries. The radiologist then uses X-rays to pick up the areas where the contrast dye shows plaque buildup in the arteries.

IMPLANTABLE LOOP RECORDER

Implantable loop recorder is a type of heart-monitoring device that records your heart rhythm continuously for up to three years. It allows your doctor to remotely monitor your heartbeat while you go about your daily activities. The small device, also called a cardiac event recorder, is placed just under the skin of your chest during a minor procedure.

PACEMAKER

A Pacemaker, also called a cardiac pacing device, is a small device that's placed (implanted) in the chest to help control the heartbeat. It's used to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Implanting a pacemaker in the chest requires a surgical procedure.

IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

An Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, often referred to as an ICD, is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest to detect and stop irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). An ICD continuously monitors the heartbeat and delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a regular heart rhythm.

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Meet Our Team of Experts

Coastal Cardiovascular Center

Ray Graf, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Stephen A. Turner, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Gregg Silverman, MD, FACC,

Srikanth Damaraju, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Shamim Badruddin-Mawji, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Rafael L. Berio-Muniz, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Travis Taylor, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Why Choose Coastal Cardiovascular Center?

Local Providers

Knowledgeable In-House Staff

Team of Experts

Convenient Location

Preparing for your Surgery

No food after midnight. Water is fine.

If you experience any change in health between your recent visit to your doctor and the day of the procedure, notify your doctor.

For your own safety, you will not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours following your procedure. Please make arrangements to have someone bring you to and stay until you are dismissed.


DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. This is very important and failure to comply will result in postponement of your procedure.
No smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco 12 hours before your scheduled procedure time.
If you are taking any medications for high blood pressure or diabetes, contact your surgeon or discuss this with one of our nursing staff to ensure proper instructions.
If you experience any change in health between your recent visit to your doctor and the day of the procedure, notify your doctor. Please report even minor changes such as an elevated temperature, cough or cold.
If you are or suspect you may be pregnant, please notify your doctor.
For your own safety, you will not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours following your procedure. Please make arrangements to have someone bring you to and stay until you are dismissed. 

Day of surgery
Bathe or shower and brush your teeth the morning of your procedure. Make-up, nail polish, contacts and jewelry should be removed prior to arrival.
Dress comfortably: wear loose, comfortable clothing and sensible shoes to allow for safe ambulation following anesthesia. We recommend bringing extra clothing for children.
Please leave all valuables at home including jewelry, wallets and purses.
Bring a photo ID and all insurance cards as they are required upon check-in.
Please limit the number of people accompanying you. We request one visitor per patient to maximize the comfort of everyone waiting. There will be no more than two visitors allowed at the bedside at a time.

After your procedure
Following your procedure, you will be moved to our recovery area for monitoring by our anesthesia and nursing staff. The length of stay varies, and most patients are discharged within one to three hours.
Your physician will provide post-procedure instructions regarding diet, rest, and medication. The center will provide you with a written summary of these instructions.
Plan to have someone stay with you for 24 hours following your procedure.
After receiving anesthetic medication, you must postpone the following activities for 24 hours after discharge:

Driving and operating equipment
Signing important papers
Making significant decisions
Drinking alcoholic beverages
You may save time on your day of surgery by reviewing the following information before your visit.Preparing for your surgery
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE. This is very important and failure to comply will result in postponement of your procedure.
No smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco 12 hours before your scheduled procedure time.
If you are taking any medications for high blood pressure or diabetes, contact your surgeon or discuss this with one of our nursing staff to ensure proper instructions.
If you experience any change in health between your recent visit to your doctor and the day of the procedure, notify your doctor. Please report even minor changes such as an elevated temperature, cough or cold.
If you are or suspect you may be pregnant, please notify your doctor.
For your own safety, you will not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours following your procedure. Please make arrangements to have someone bring you to and stay until you are dismissed. Parents may want to have an additional adult to assist in accompanying a child home.
Day of surgery
Bathe or shower and brush your teeth the morning of your procedure. Make-up, nail polish, contacts and jewelry should be removed prior to arrival.
Dress comfortably: wear loose, comfortable clothing and sensible shoes to allow for safe ambulation following anesthesia. We recommend bringing extra clothing for children.
Please leave all valuables at home including jewelry, wallets and purses.
Bring a photo ID and all insurance cards as they are required upon check-in.
Please limit the number of people accompanying you. We request one visitor per patient to maximize the comfort of everyone waiting. There will be no more than two visitors allowed at the bedside at a time.
After your procedure
Following your procedure, you will be moved to our recovery area for monitoring by our anesthesia and nursing staff. The length of stay varies, and most patients are discharged within one to three hours.
Your physician will provide post-procedure instructions regarding diet, rest, and medication. The center will provide you with a written summary of these instructions.
Plan to have someone stay with you for 24 hours following your procedure.
After receiving anesthetic medication, you must postpone the following activities for 24 hours after discharge:

Driving and operating equipment
Signing important papers
Making significant decisions
Drinking alcoholic beverages
You may save time on your day of surgery by reviewing the following information before your visit.

Coastal Cardiovascular Center
Address

Coastal Cardiovascular Center
1025 Morgan Avenue
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404

Contacts

Phone: (361)884-3278
Fax: (361)400-0647 

Links

Coastal Cardiology, PLLC

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