Procedures Performed at The Heart and Vascular Center

Endovenous Laser Therapy
Cardiac Ultrasound Echocardiography
Carotid Ultrasound
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
Renal Ultrasound
Exercise Stress Echo
Treadmill Stress Testing
Nuclear Testing
Holter Monitoring
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Test
External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy

Endovenous Laser Therapy

This procedure is a treatment for varicose veins in which an optical fiber is inserted into the vein. A laser is then emitted into the interior of the vein, causing the vein to contract, while the optical fiber is slowly withdrawn.

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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.

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.

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.

Renal Ultrasound

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

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.

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.

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Test

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.