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An ICD is an electronic device, implanted in the chest to help control arrhythmias. The devices are connected to leads positioned inside the heart which monitor your heart rhythm. The ICD detects abnormal rhythms and corrects them by sending out electrical signals to the heart. Read more...

A Biventricular ICD is an electronic device that is implanted in your chest for patients who have a low ejection fraction due to congestive heart failure or a cardiomyopathy. The pacemaker helps improve the ejection fraction while the ICD will correct an arrhythmia as well as improving the ejection fraction. Read more...

A pacemaker is a device, implanted in the chest, to help regulate your heart rhythm. It is made up of two major parts, a generator and lead wires. Read more...

An Electrical Cardioversion is a procedure to convert an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) to a normal heart rhythm by applying a high-energy shock. Read more...

A Cardiac Catherization (also known as a heart catherization) is a diagnostic and occasionally therapeutic procedure which allows a comprehensive examination of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. The examination is performed by inserting one or more catheters (thin flexible tubes) through a peripheral vessel in the arm (radial or brachial artery) or leg (femoral artery) under x-ray guidance. Read more...

A Transesophageal Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart. This test uses a small probe that is guided into the esophagus to evaluate the heart's movement, valves, and chambers. Read more...

An Electrocardiogram is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart. Electrical activity of the heart is related to the impulses that travel through the heart, which determines the heart's rate and rhythm. Read more...

Holter monitoring is a continuous, 24 hour electrocardiographic (EKG) recording of the heart's rhythm. Read more...

An Event Monitor is a 30 day monitor that records your heart rhythm and rate, triggered by the patient, when abnormal symptoms occur. An event monitor has a special auto-trigger that automatically detects asymptomatic events and records atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, and bradycardia. Read more...

An Echocardiogram is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate how well your heart is working. Read more...

A Treadmill Stress Test records the heart's electrical activity (rate and rhythm) during exercise. During the test, a nurse and a technician are present. Read more...

A Stress Echo is a non-invasive test that combines two tests, a treadmill stress test and an echocardiogram. The echocardiogram is done at rest prior to exercise and again at peak heart rate. The echo uses sound waves (ultrasound) to provide an image of the patient's internal structures, size and movement. Read more...

A Nuclear Medicine Treadmill Stress Test is similar to a standard treadmill stress test, however this test provides the doctor with more information when diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). Read more...

A Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram is a non-invasive test used to evaluate coronary artery disease in patients who are unable to exercise on a treadmill. Dobutamine is a medication that increases your heart rate and blood pressure similar to the effect as if you were exercising. Read more...

A MUGA Scan is a non-invasive nuclear test that uses a small, safe amount of radioactive 'tracer' called technetium to evaluate the functioning of the heart's ventricles. Read more...

A Nuclear Medicine Adenosine stress test is a test used to evaluate blood flow to the heart, using a small, safe amount of radioactive 'tracer' that allows the heart muscle to be seen on special X-rays. This test is done in two phases; the first part is while you are at rest, and the second while being stressed exercising).Read more...

A Nuclear Medicine Dobutamine Stress test is a non-invasive test used to evaluate coronary artery disease in patients who are unable to exercise on a treadmill, and have asthma or use inhalers. Dobutamine is a medication that increases your heart rate and blood pressure similar to the effect as if you were exercising. Read more...

Carotid Doppler examinations use ultrasound to evaluate the body's two carotid arteries, which are located on each side of the neck and carry blood from the heart to the brain. The ultrasound images provide the reading physician with accurate visualization of the vessels and any plaque that may be present. Read more...

The profile is used to assist your doctor in developing a treatment plan for patients at risk of coronary artery disease. Read more...

A Protime (prothrombin) test is a test that measures the amount of time it takes your blood to form a clot. Results of the protime may vary from lab to lab, so a ratio is used called the INR to account for the differences. Read more...