Doppler Echocardiogram - measures blood flow through heart valves and chambers to detect valve lesions and abnormalities in flow.
Echocardiogram – an ultrasound evaluation of heart function, murmurs, suspected damage, embolic events and other problems.
Electrocardiogram (ECC or EKG) – a recording of the heart’s electrical activity which can show different rhythms that provide clues to symptoms and potential problems.
Holter Monitoring – a device the size of a camera checks for abnormal heart rhythms; the monitor, connected to electrodes on the chest, is worn on a shoulder strap for 8 to 24 hours while the patient engages in normal activity.
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Testing – a drug and a radioisotope heart scanning material are injected, then a scanning camera records images to determine whether there is a reduced blood supply to areas of the heart.
Stress Echocardiogram (Exercise or Pharmacologic) – the exercise stress echo combines treadmill testing with an echocardiogram;
Tilt Table Testing – determines whether an abnormal nervous system reflex, which controls heart rate and blood pressure, is responsible for dizziness or passing out.
Transesophageal Echocardiogram -the patient’s throat is numbed and an endoscopic echocardiography probe is swallowed, providing a close-up image of the heart; patients remain conscious, but are sedated for their comfort during the procedure.
Treadmill Exercise Testing – a patient is monitored during exercise to evaluate performance; can confirm a diagnosis of coronary artery disease or as a follow-up to medical therapy.