Cardiac Surgery
The Cardiac Surgery Program at Baylor Heart and Vascular Services at Dallas continues to reach new heights in diagnostics , treatment and prevention . Due to the quality outcomes and expertise of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program , patients are traveling to Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas for conditions that range from routine to intricately complex .
Coronary artery bypass ( CABG ) surgery represents the highest volume of procedures performed at Baylor University Medical Center . In fact , the hospital ’ s cardiac surgery program was ranked in the top ten percent in the nation by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons ( STS ) for fiscal year 2016 . STS recognized Baylor Dallas with a three-star rating , the highest awarded , for the fourth consecutive year for isolated CABG . STS is an international not-for-profit organization of cardiothoracic surgeons , medical professionals and researchers dedicated to promoting quality outcomes for heart , lung and other chest surgeries .
3-STAR RATING
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas received the highest rating of Three Stars for Isolated CABG ; the fourth time since 2012 from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons .
861
Total Open Heart Surgeries performed ( FY16 )
Number of CABG Cases
FY16 FY15
239 285
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Average Length of Stay ( Days )
FY16 6.4
FY15
6.8
6.0 6.5 7.0
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