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Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: cardiac catheterization, heart problems

7200 Cambridge Street 6th Floor, Suite 6 A
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-2545

Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist in Houston, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Bates Avenue Thi Clinic - Suite P115
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

6620 Main Street Suite 1225 12th Floor
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

6624 Fannin Street #2089
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

7200 Cambridge Street 6th Floor, Suite 6 A
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	47
catheterization	2
diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	65
hospital care	238
inpatient care	239
nuclear scan	20
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	3

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	17
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	120
catheterization	84
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	190
hospital care	640
inpatient care	628
minimally invasive procedures	81
nuclear scan	28
outpatient care	12
stent placement (stenting)	40
stress testing	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vascular procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	33
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

angioplasty	86
cardiac procedures	240
catheterization	210
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	319
hospital care	878
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	879
minimally invasive procedures	222
stent placement (stenting)	86
vascular procedures	56

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	84
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

angioplasty	96
cardiac procedures	323
catheterization	252
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	480
hospital care	1067
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	1041
minimally invasive procedures	282
outpatient care	26
stent placement (stenting)	96
vascular procedures	89

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	53
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	49
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

angioplasty	74
cardiac procedures	215
catheterization	138
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	437
hospital care	857
inpatient care	843
minimally invasive procedures	179
outpatient care	14
stent placement (stenting)	74
vascular procedures	69

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	37
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	51
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

angioplasty	120
cardiac procedures	333
catheterization	218
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	534
hospital care	867
inpatient care	832
minimally invasive procedures	263
outpatient care	35
stent placement (stenting)	120
vascular procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	46
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	54
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

angioplasty	94
cardiac procedures	299
catheterization	180
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	531
hospital care	746
inpatient care	735
minimally invasive procedures	231
outpatient care	11
stent placement (stenting)	94
vascular procedures	99

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	58
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	162
catheterization	78
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	378
hospital care	806
inpatient care	795
minimally invasive procedures	115
outpatient care	11
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	55
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

angioplasty	84
cardiac procedures	287
catheterization	183
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	903
hospital care	1588
inpatient care	1561
minimally invasive procedures	224
outpatient care	27
stent placement (stenting)	84
vascular procedures	126

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

angioplasty	78
cardiac procedures	234
catheterization	153
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	429
hospital care	854
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	839
minimally invasive procedures	183
nuclear scan	24
outpatient care	19
stent placement (stenting)	78
stress testing	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	166
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	40
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	9
Dementia	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography and has a state license in Texas.

Residency: University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

St. Luke's Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-04-28

I have been with Dr. Silva many years now both as a patient of his and as an ER RN in the hospital setting and I first saw him dealing with his patients coming into the emergency room setting which is why I chose him for my own cardiologist because I saw him first hand dealing with many of his own older patients and he would always come see them and the family himself and spent quality time with them never in a rush and later would come out and discuss their plan of care with the attending ER MD and RN caring for them there. He has an excellent bedside manner, communicates well and used to co-run the Texas Heart Institute's cardiac stem cell research program also. His experience having studied and worked in Brazil and here in the USA has given him a unique insight on diseases that affect people from various backgrounds, various walks of life and this has translated to excellent insights and patient care in my opinion. I have always enjoyed his friendly bedside manner both as he visited his patients with us in the ER and now as his long time patient. He is a truly caring, educated and highly dedicated professional in my opinion and I do not hesitate to recommend him to my own friends and family.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$29,298 Impella $29,298
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$17,498 CoreValve Evolut $15,012	Heart Valves $133	3F $16	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $11	Arctic Front $10	Other $2,316
Medtronic, Inc.	$12,453 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $8,522	CoreValve Evolut $2,051	APOLLOTM $216	Avalus $125	Apollo $52	Other $1,486
Ancora Heart, Inc.	$10,404 AccuCinch Ventriculoplasty System $10,189	Accucinch $215
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$7,287 Vascular $4,569	AMPLATZER $1,385	Structural Heart $573	CardioMEMS HF System $231	DRAGONFLY $222	Other $307
Other	$23,746 Transcatheter Heart Valves $2,990	Vascular $2,633	WATCHMAN $1,772	CTO $1,454	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $1,314	Other $13,582

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$33,911
Food and Beverage	$29,400
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$23,287
Honoraria	$14,000
Education	$88

Research Payments

Dr. Guilherme Vianna Silva, MD, FACC has received 82 research payments totaling $251,288.

Biography

Dr. Guilherme Silva specializes in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology and practices in Houston, TX. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas for residency.