What Is a Cardiac Stepdown Unit? | The Unit: Heart

After having procedures such as open-heart surgery or catheterization, patients still need specialized care after leaving the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU). Discover the workings of a cardiac stepdown unit at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center.

[@Tigger7994]

My name is Anthony Chang, I am a post heart transplant partner of Houston Methodist Hospital May 24th, 2009. it seems a lot has changed since my heart transplant. Houston Methodist Hospital to me is home considering I was cared for for a month and a half. Thank you

[@randresj]

Great video ❤ I miss working with you guys. Keep up the good work.

[@NurseK40]

Great video. But is there any African American nurses working the unit?

[@michaelroche4960]

open your eyes. there was black staff members in the video lol

[@kaitlynbree2122]

Why is everything about race? Calm down.

[@NurseK40]

@@michaelroche4960 my eyes are open. And I said “ nurses,” not staff.

[@NurseK40]

@@kaitlynbree2122 calm down? Did I seem anxious or upset? And what’s wrong with my question? It’s a honest question. I thought the video was amazing! I just wanted to see more diversity when it came to the actual “ nurses,” participation in the interview.

[@NurseK40]

@@michaelroche4960I said African American “ nurses,” I’m not talking about staff. However, I did see an African American doctor and “ maybe,” a nurse. But why no African American nurses talking in the interview? Maybe it’s the demographic of the area. Idk. Just my observation…