Heart Care Services

Diagnostic Procedures

Stress Test —This test is performed using a treadmill or administration of medicine to test the effect of exercise on the heart.
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) — A diagnostic procedure which measures electrical activity in the heart, including the rate and regularity of heartbeats.
Echocardiogram — An ultrasound of the heart, this diagnostic procedure allows physicians to view the chambers and valves of the heart and measure the speed and direction of blood flow.
Transesophageal Echocardiogram — During this diagnostic procedure, the patient swallows a probe that stops at heart level. Through ultrasound technology, it offers a clear view of the heart’s function.
Holter Monitor — The patient wears a portable device for 24-hours that continuously records heart rate and rhythm during normal daily activities.
Event Monitor —The patient wears a portable recording device for up to 30 days; turning it on for brief periods of time to record heart rate and rhythm as instructed by his or her physician or technician.

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