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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes placed on the skin. It records the heart rhythm and wave patterns on an ECG strip chart. Abnormal ECG results can indicate arrhythmias, damage from heart attacks, and other cardiac issues. ECGs provide important data for evaluating heart health.
Cardiovascular risk profile
A cardiovascular risk profile is an assessment of the risk factors that increase the chances of having heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems. Key factors evaluated include age, gender, family history, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetes status. A health care provider may order lab tests and evaluate medical history as part of the risk profile. The results help determine an individual’s overall risk of cardiovascular disease and guide prevention and treatment approaches. A risk profile identifies modifiable factors that a person can improve through lifestyle changes and medical management.
Assessment of all Aspects of Cardiology
- Medical history and physical exam to evaluate symptoms and risk factors
- Diagnostic tests like ECG, echocardiogram and stress testing to check heart structure, electrical activity and blood flow
- Cardiac catheterization to visualize coronary arteries
- Lab tests to analyze cardiac enzyme levels and cholesterol
- Imaging like CT and MRI to examine heart anatomy
- Heart monitor to track rhythm
- Risk factor assessment for smoking, diabetes, weight, psychology
- Review all data to diagnose and develop treatment plan
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
A TTE uses ultrasound images of the heart taken through the chest wall. It allows evaluation of heart structure and function, including the chambers, valves, wall motion, and blood flow. A TTE is a noninvasive, low-risk diagnostic test that can detect many cardiac abnormalities.
Pacemakers
Pacemakers are small medical devices implanted under the skin to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. They have a generator that monitors the heart rate and delivers electrical pulses when needed to control a slow heartbeat. The generator connects to electrode wires threaded through veins into the heart. Pacemakers provide continuous monitoring and gently stimulate the heartbeat when it becomes too slow. They can treat heart block, fainting, and failure. Pacemakers require regular follow-up to check device function.
Cardioversion
Cardioversion is a procedure that uses electric shocks to restore normal heart rhythm in people with certain arrhythmias. Controlled shocks are delivered to the chest wall to interrupt and reset abnormal rhythms back to normal.