At Baxter Health, our dedication to advancing heart care is unwavering.
We invite you to explore a world where better patient outcomes are the
norm, facilitated by our commitment to minimally invasive surgery, state-of-the-art
diagnostics, and world-class cardiac catheterization labs and hybrid operating rooms.
Our team of expert surgeons and advanced practice providers employ groundbreaking
procedures such as Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) to address
carotid artery disease with precision and care, greatly reducing the risk
of stroke for a brighter tomorrow. For patients facing aortic valve disease,
our Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) provides a life-enhancing
solution without the need for traditional open-heart surgery.
In the most critical situations, our smallest hero, the Impella heart pump,
ensures vital blood flow during high-risk coronary interventions.
Baxter Health prides itself not only on the sophistication of our treatments
but also on the accessibility we provide. Our
Cardiac Calcium Screenings and
Arterial Screenings are offered at $99 and $59 respectively, extending our services to the
general public with extraordinary value.
Catered towards the unique health needs of cardiac and elderly patients,
including those residing in rural communities and under Medicare, Baxter
Health Heart and Vascular Clinic stands as a beacon of hope and care.
With our eyes set on the forefront of cardiology, we're fueling a healthier
future, one heartbeat at a time. Discover Baxter Health — where
heart care services meet excellence and innovation.
Comprehensive Cardiac Services
Baxter Health is the only hospital in North Central Arkansas to offer a
complete cardiac care program. Our extensive heart care procedures include
open heart surgery, diagnostic angiography, interventional angiography,
cardiac rehab, minimally invasive surgery, and more.
Cardiac Services
Coronary Bypass Surgery
More than 500,000 coronary artery bypass surgeries are performed each year
in the United States, making it one of the most common surgeries. Under
the leadership of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, the Baxter Health
Heart Team performs almost 200 open-heart surgeries each year.
The first open-heart surgery was performed at Baxter Health in 1998, and
in 1999 the hospital began offering angioplasty/stent placement.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Since 1991, Baxter Health’s cardiac cath lab has performed thousands
of procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Each year, the Baxter Health Heart Team performs more than 350 angioplasties,
1,000 cardiac catheterizations and insert angioplasty/stents for the treatment
of heart and vascular disease, including coronary artery disease.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Baxter Health’s
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides individualized care for patients who have had heart attacks,
coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, stable angina, or for patients who
are considered prone to cardiac disease. The program relies on medically
proven exercise therapy and patient education.
Baxter Health’s staff physicians refer their patients to the Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program. Each referring physician follows his or her patient’s
progress through periodic written reports prepared by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Abiomed Impella® Heart Pump
Baxter Health uses the Abiomed Impella Heart Pump for minimally invasive
cardiac procedures. Cardiologists affiliated with Baxter Health can add
the world’s smallest heart pump to their portfolio of treatment
options to assist critically ill heart patients – just another way
that Baxter Health is on the cutting edge of cardiovascular health care.
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