Chest X-ray
A chest X-ray is used to examine the chest and the organs and structures located in the chest. Chest x-rays may be used to assess the lungs and the heart.
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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
This procedure may be used to assess the heart muscle under stress. Dobutamine is a medication that causes the heart to beat faster and will mimic the effects of exercise on the heart.
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Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram can measure heart structures, such as the heart's pumping chambers, the size of the heart itself, and the thickness of the heart walls.
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Electrocardiogram
Electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine, the electrical activity of the heart is measured and interpreted.
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Electrophysiological Studies
An electrophysiological study tests the heart's electrical system. A small, plastic catheter is inserted through a vein in the groin and is threaded into the heart.
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Exercise Echocardiogram
Detailed information on exercise echocardiogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care
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Exercise Electrocardiogram
An exercise ECG can assess the heart's response to stress or exercise. The ECG is monitored while a person is exercising on a treadmill or stationary bike.
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Holter Monitor
The Holter monitor is a type of electrocardiogram (ECG) used to monitor the ECG tracing continuously for a period of 24 hours or longer.
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Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small electronic device implanted in the chest to help regulate electrical problems with the heart.
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Resting Myocardial Perfusion Scan Podcast
A resting myocardial perfusion scan is used to assess the blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) and to determine what areas of the myocardium have decreased blood flow.
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Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram
Signal-averaged ECG is one of several procedures used to assess the potential for irregular heart rhythms in certain medical situations.
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Tilt Table Procedure
A tilt table procedure may be used to evaluate a person who has symptoms of syncope (fainting). Syncope may occur rarely to frequently, depending on the cause.
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Transesophageal Echocardiogram
During this procedure, a transducer is inserted down the esophagus. This provides a clearer image of the heart because the sound waves do not have to pass through skin, muscle, or bone.
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Valvuloplasty
In valvuloplasty, a catheter is placed in a heart valve, and a large balloon at the tip of the catheter is inflated until the flaps of the valve are opened.
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