One reason the pulmonary embolism removal procedure is so effective is because it uses a relatively large catheter, to rapidly suck out clots that are blocking blood flow in the lungs. Dr. Stone said some of these clots can be the size of a large coin, such as a quarter.
“My main concern is that we educate as many people as we can that this new procedure is now available in the Harlingen / Cameron County area,” Dr. Stone said. “For many patients, blood clots are not adequately treated. This is a life-threatening condition which must be promptly diagnosed and treated.”
“There is substantial data on how amazing this new procedure can be,” Dr. Stone added. “The length-of-stay in the hospital is also less – one to two days – and the outcomes are great, in many cases – often with a dramatic improvement in the quality of life for the patient.”
One of Dr. Stone’s recent patients was very grateful, telling him “Doc, I couldn’t talk … now I can talk. I couldn’t walk … now I can walk.”
Both Dr. James Stone and Dr. Danielle Stone are fellows of the American College of Cardiology, after completing cardiology fellowships at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
In addition, both of the Dr. Stones completed their internal medicine residency at UT-Houston – after graduating from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Medical School.
Dr. James Stone, who is from Brownsville, is board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology. In addition, Dr. Stone has specialized training in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Danielle Stone, who is from St. Joseph, Missouri, is board certified in echocardiography, nuclear medicine, cardiovascular disease, cardiac CT, and internal medicine.
“Dr. Stone is an awesome doctor,” a recent patient said. “People need to know that this procedure will save your life.”
