Cigarroa Clinic Makes Significant Investment for the Laredo Community with High-Tech Heart & Lung Imaging Technology

The GE Revolution EVO 128-slice CT scanner enhances the Cigarroa Clinic’s cardiac and vascular imaging capabilities, delivering greater precision, safety, and confidence for patients.

LAREDO, TX — Building on decades of cardiovascular care in Laredo, the Cigarroa Clinic has invested in advanced CT imaging technology that enhances the level of precision and comfort available to patients. The GE Revolution EVO 128-slice CT scanner represents the next step in the clinic’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence.

“For years, we’ve been proud to care for the hearts of this community,” said Dr. Ricky Cigarroa II, Interventional Cardiologist. “By investing in this advanced imaging technology, we’re strengthening our ability to deliver clearer answers, faster diagnoses, and better outcomes for the patients and families we serve every day.”

Built with patient safety in mind, the GE Revolution EVO 128-slice CT scanner is a high-resolution, low-dose imaging system designed for fast, routine, and complex studies, particularly in cardiology. Faster scan times mean patients spend less time in the machine, exposing them to lower amounts of radiation, while clearer, more detailed images help doctors detect heart and vascular issues earlier and more accurately. 

“We continue evolving in medical imaging to ensure our community continues having world-class diagnostic care here at home,” said Cesar Rodriguez, Imaging Director at the Cigarroa Clinic. “With less radiation exposure through faster scans, and much clearer images, patients can get answers sooner, spend less time worrying, and begin treatment earlier if needed. That makes a real difference in their lives.”

According to Dr. Cigarroa II, the investment reflects a broader commitment to patient-centered care across the Laredo community.

“At the Cigarroa Clinic, every decision we make starts with the patient in mind. This investment isn’t just about technology — it’s about continuing to raise the standard of care we provide, using advanced tools to deliver clearer answers, safer exams, and greater peace of mind for our patients and their families.”

In addition to this significant technology investment, the Cigarroa Clinic’s Computed Tomography department is accredited by the American College of Radiology, ensuring that imaging protocols, equipment, and staff meet rigorous national standards. This accreditation reinforces the clinic’s dedication to delivering reliable results that patients and physicians can trust.

About the Cigarroa Clinic

Your heart deserves hometown care. To schedule an appointment with the Cigarroa Clinic, call (956) 725-1228 — or stop by for same-day visits at 1710 E. Saunders, Tower B, Suite 500. Discover the full range of services that keep South Texas families healthy at cigarroaclinic.com, and stay connected with the clinic on Facebook and Instagram @CigarroaClinic.