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During the course of your medical care, you may require certain diagnostic tests at the discretion of your physician. Fortunately, we are able to offer all non-invasive cardiovascular tests in the office. These diagnostic tests include:
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EKG (Electrocardiogram)
Electrocardiograms provide information regarding the electrical activity of the heart, as well as various other cardiac abnormalities such as heart attacks. These are often necessary to make a diagnosis as well as for follow-up. more..»
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Holter Monitoring
An ambulatory holter monitor is a portable 24-hour tape recording of your heartbeat used to detect irregularities in rhythm. more..»
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Event Recording
A patient-activated holter monitor-like recorder used for an extended period of time and helpful in the evaluation of sporadic cardiac symptoms or events. more..»
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Pacemaker Clinic
There are several tests that can be performed to evaluate your pacemaker. Many of the routine pacer checks are done via telephone transmission from the patient's home. Periodically, the patient may need to come to the office for a more formal interrogation or for computerized reprogramming of the device.
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Echocardiography
An echocardiogram is a simple, yet very essential, non-invasive test that uses two-dimensional, Doppler, M-mode, and color flow ultrasonic imaging for the assessment of chamber size and function, valve function, physiological information (blood flow velocities, gradients and pressures) and other important disorders such as congenital defects. more..»
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Vascular Studies
These non-invasive tests are beneficial in the assessment of peripheral vascular disease or circulation disorders. Using various ultrasound and pressure recording techniques, the arteries and veins of the extremities can be studied. In addition, these exams can identify abnormalities in the carotid arteries of the neck and also abdominal aorta. more..»
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Nuclear Studies
Our Nuclear laboratories contain state-of-the-art equipment and fully trained and licensed physicians, nurses, technologists, and other staff. This lab performs all types of nuclear imaging and stress testing, including Myocardial Perfusion Imaging. more..»
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Some procedures and tests may require you to visit an affiliated hospital to be performed by one of our specialists. These procedures and tests include:
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Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization (sometimes called an angiogram) is a specialized test that is useful in the evaluation of heart disease. The presence or lack of coronary artery disease as well as the specific location and severity of coronary lesions can be determined with cardiac catheterization. This procedure is able to determine the function of heart chambers, valves, and other cardiac structures. This test can also measure the different pressures and gradients within the heart. Cardiac catheterization is relatively safe and is typically associated with very low morbidity and mortality. more..»
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Coronary Intervention
This procedure is accomplished by using various techniques for the purpose of re-establishing coronary blood flow. Some of these techniques include PTCA (balloon angioplasty), stents, atherectomy, and rotoblator. These procedures are always preceded by a diagnostic cardiac catheterization. more..»
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Transesophageal Echo (TEE)
This type of echocardiogram, also known as TEE, is performed by inserting a small flexible tube with an ultrasound transducer into the esophagus (similar to an endoscopy) after the throat is numbed with a local anesthetic spray and the patient receives mild intravenous sedation. This 15-20 minute examination provides accurate detailed information on different heart structures. more..»
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Other
At times, your cardiologist may recommend other types of angiograms to evaluate several arteries in your body like the aorta, renal (kidney) and carotid arteries. Your cardiologist will discuss the specific indications with you.
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