Procedures Performed at The Heart and Vascular Center

Treadmill Stress Testing

This process detects evidence of a blockage in the heart arteries while exercising on a treadmill. The test is usually 30 minutes.

Nuclear Testing

This provides computerized images of the heart (either with or without exercise) which give advanced information about blockages in the heart arteries and blood flow to the heart. The process takes about 4 hours.

Holter Monitoring

These monitors are worn over a specified time period to provide information about heart rate, the frequencies of beats and any irregularities.

Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound

This procedure evaluates the abdominal aorta and all associated vessels. This includes color and Doppler. This procedure takes about 30-45 minutes.

Cardiac Ultrasound Echocardiography

This produces images of the heart which detail the structure and functioning of the heart muscle and valves. The scan requires 30 minutes.

ICAEL

Exercise Stress Echo

This procedure images all segments of the heart muscle. Color and Doppler are used with this procedure. This test lasts about 45 minutes.
Echo

Carotid Ultrasound

This procedure obtains images of the blood flow in the two carotid arteries. It detects any blockage in blood supply to the brain. The test takes about 45 minutes.

Renal Ultrasound

This procedure images the kidneys and renal arteries. Color and Doppler are performed. This test takes about 45 minutes.

ABI

This Ankle-Brachial Index test screens for peripheral arterial disease of the legs. It requires about 30 minutes.

External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy

This therapy is a non-invasive option for the treatment of symptomatic coronary artery disease, specifically chronic stable angina pectoris. ECP is safe, easy and effective. The therapy consists of 35 daily treatments, one hour per day. ECP is administered on an outpatient basis and requires no hospitalization and is performed in the comfort of our office.