Stress Testing

Graded Exercise Test (GXT). The stress test helps evaluate the blood supply to the heart. As you exercise on the treadmill one of our cardiologists monitors your heart rate, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure.

Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Imaging

Nuclear imaging helps identify heart artery blockages through the use of a radioisotope and pictures. As you exercise on a treadmill a small amount of isotope is injected into your arm through an IV. Pictures are taken immediately following exercise and again at rest. Evidence of prior heart damage or areas that get into trouble with exercise may be evident on the pictures and interpreted by a cardiologist.

Echocardiography

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that records your heart function by bouncing sound waves off your heart. This test allows us to evaluate heart size, strength, and valve problems. A transducer, (a pencil-like microphone) pressed over the surface of the skin of the chest area transmits information onto a screen that is recorded on video. A cardiologist interprets the images.

Cardiac Catheterization

A diagnostic test utilizing pressure measurements and dye studies to map your heart's arteries and find blocked or narrowed areas.

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty/Stent

PTCA is a nonsurgical procedure designed to dilate (widen or expand) narrowed coronary arteries using balloons and small metal tube-like devices (stents).

Holter Monitor

A device worn by the patient over a 24-hour period monitors the heart rate and rhythm. The cardiologist is able to interpret any abnormalities that occur during the patient's usual work and physical activities.

Event Monitor

A thirty-day heart monitor worn by the patient monitors the heart rate and rhythm during usual work and physical activities.

Enhanced External Counterpulsation

EECP is a noninvasive treatment for patients with angina and heart failure, which helps to improve perfusion in the areas of the heart deprived of adequate blood supply. Performed in an office setting.

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