Cardiac PET/CT scans have transformed how doctors diagnose and treat heart conditions. Behind the scenes, skilled professionals ensure these scans deliver accurate and reliable results. One such expert is Leticia Flores-Villarreal, a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise plays a crucial role in the success of our new Cardiac PET/CT program. This post explores what a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist does, why experience

Harlingen, TX  — South Heart Clinic is proud to announce a major advancement in cardiovascular care with the addition of a state-of-the-art Siemens Cardiac PET/CT system  at its Harlingen location, becoming the first clinic in the Rio Grande Valley to offer this technology in-house . This innovative imaging system provides highly detailed, accurate assessments of blood flow to the heart, allowing physicians to detect coronary artery disease earlier and guide more precise, per

February 27, 2026 February was an impactful month for our team at South Heart Clinic as we celebrated Heart Month by bringing cardiovascular education, and inspiration directly to our community. Through a series of Doc Talks and a very special patient reunion hosted at Harlingen Medical Center , we focused on prevention, early recognition, and the life-changing impact of cardiology care. Community outreach is central to our mission, and this month reflected exactly that. Lowe

As we enter the New Year, South Heart Clinic reflects on a year of significant growth and innovation in cardiovascular care across the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. A major advancement this year was the addition of advanced Cardiac CT imaging at our Weslaco cardiology clinic , expanding access to noninvasive, high-resolution heart imaging for patients throughout the region. This technology allows for earlier detection of coronary artery disease, improved diagnostic accur