What is Involved with Advanced Heart Failure Medical Management? The heart’s main function is to pump blood to the different parts of the body. Congestive heart failure is a …
What is an Event Monitor? This is an extended monitor typically worn for 30 days to increase the yield of picking up a heart rhythm abnormality (arrhythmia).
About EKG An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a quick and painless test that measures your heart’s electrical activity. The doctors at offer EKG testing to assess heart health and diagnose …
About Echocardiogram An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test to evaluate the structure and function of your heart. The skilled cardiologists at perform echocardiograms to assess heart health and diagnose …
What is a Device Follow-Up Clinic? Patients with implanted pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators require regular evaluation of their implanted device to assure proper functioning of the implant and prevent …
Why are Dedicated CHF Clinics so Important? Heart failure (HF), often called congestive heart failure (CHF), occurs when your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your …
What is a Coronary Stent? A coronary stent is a tube-shaped device placed in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, to keep the arteries open in …
What is a Coronary Calcium Score? A coronary calcium scan (also called cardiac calcium scoring) is a painless imaging test that uses a special kind of X-ray to look …
What is a Cardiac CT Angiogram (CCTA)? Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) uses an injection of iodine-rich contrast material and CT scanning to examine the arteries that supply blood …