Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called…
Cardiovascular Medical Group provides Pacemaker Implantation and Monitoring services. Why would a patient need a Pacemaker? Slow heartbeat Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Block in heart’s electrical pathway What is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small, lightweight battery-powered device that helps the heart beat at a regular rhythm. It is used to replace a defective natural…
Cardiovascular Medical Group can help you determine if you have arrhythmia. What is Arrhythmia? Arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart. It may feel like a temporary pause so brief that it doesn’t change the overall heart rate. It may also cause slow or fast heart rate. There are two basic kinds of arrhythmias: Bradycardia (when…
Cardiovascular Medical Group provides defibrillator implantation and monitoring. Cardiac Defibrillation Is a way of returning an abnormally fast or disorganized heartbeat to normal with a very brief electric shock. Implantable Defibrillator An implantable defibrillator is a lifesaving device that is placed under the skin (with wires running to the heart) to defibrillate (shock) and/or work…
Exercise Stress Echocardiography What does it show? During an echocardiogram, a small device called a transducer is held against the chest. The transducer sends ultrasound waves that reflect (echo) off the various parts of the heart. The echoes are converted into moving images of the heart. These images are displayed on a television screen and…
A peripheral arterial study is an ultrasound study assessing the flow of blood into your legs and is very accurate in determining the amount of blood flow to your legs. Peripheral arterial disease is a common disease associated with atherosclerosis (plaque formation) occurring in any of the arteries in your body. It is often associated…
A peripheral venous study is usually done to diagnose a blood clot in the veins. A peripheral venous study is an ultrasound study of the venous system of the legs or arms. It is usually done to diagnose a blood clot in these veins. It may also be done to assess for leaky valves within…
The optimal device for ambulatory cardiac monitoring with ECG is based on the frequency of symptoms. Historically, a 24- 48 hour Holter monitor was used. However, if symptoms are infrequent, the Holter would not be sensitive enough (or timely enough) to pick up arrhythmias. In fact, in a recent study the median time to the…
Holter and event monitors are medical devices that record the heart’s electrical activity. Doctors most often use these monitors to diagnose arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs). Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. Holter and event monitors also…
ECG – Electrocardiogram Procedure An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart. Many heart problems change the electrical signature of the heart in distinct ways. EKG recordings of this electrical activity can help reveal a number of heart problems, including: Heart…
