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Expert Cardiology Care for a Stronger, Healthier Heart

Cardiology is the part of medicine that deals with the heart and blood vessels. Doctors who work in this field are called cardiologists. They find and treat problems like heart attacks, irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Cardiologists use tests like echocardiograms (ECGs) and stress tests to see how well the heart is working. ECGs measure the electrical activity of the heartbeat.

They also help people prevent heart problems by giving advice on healthy habits, using medicines, or doing simple procedures like opening blocked arteries or putting in pacemakers.

In health care, cardiologists focus on keeping the heart healthy and may suggest surgery if needed, like for heart bypass or fixing heart valves. Their main job is to help people live longer and have healthier hearts.

Services we provide:

  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Lab services
  • Stress testing
  • Echocardiograms (ECGs)
  • Long-term, wearable ECG monitoring

Cardiology is important for your health

Cardiovascular disease is the most common disease in the United States, with more than 48% of all adults being affected. Many people don’t even know they have cardiovascular disease until it’s too late. Our cardiology services can diagnose any problems and help you treat them.

Your care team

Dr. Darren Harrison

Dr. Darren Harrison, MD

Rubi Garcia

Rubi Garcia, APRN

Take control of your health

Talk to your care team if you want to learn more and get a referral to our cardiology service.

Central Health, the Travis County Hospital District, provides these specialty care services to members of the Medical Access Program (MAP) and MAP Basic after referral from a primary care provider. 

If you are not a MAP member and want to apply, or just to learn more about the program, click here or call 512.978.8130.

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Notice: The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 6.5 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $6.32 (six dollars and thirty-two cents).

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Notice: The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 6.5 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $6.32 (six dollars and thirty-two cents).

Copyright © 2025 Central Health. All Rights Reserved.