General Cardiology Services Our team offers physician consultations physical exams, ECG, echocardiography, exercise and nuclear stress imaging, blood testing and medical therapy. Interventional Cardiology Services In addition, we provide coronary angiography, Intravascular ultrasound imaging, coronary physiology assessment including pressure wire and Doppler FloWire, Angioplasty, stent placement, directional, rotational and rheolytic atherectomy, laser therapy and valvoluplasty, Percutaneous Atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale closure. Overview of Procedures: Cardiac stress testing Stress testing is a procedure that indicates the strength and efficiency of the heart by using electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and nuclear imaging. Echocardiography Echocardiography is a diagnostic method using ultrasound (sound waves) to produce an image of the heart by recording and monitoring the heart's function and the action of its valves. Electrocardiogram An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a routine test used to look at the electrical activity of the heartbeat. An electrocardiogram provides information about the heart rhythm, function of the chambers of the heart and heart muscle. Nuclear imaging and SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography) This procedure is a cardiac imaging technology that creates pictures of the heart in order to provide information on how well the heart is pumping blood, narrowing of coronary arteries and location of any damaged heart muscle. Cardiac MRI An MRI is a scan that creates a detailed image of the heart, including the chambers and valves. Cardiac CT A cardiac CT is a scan that creates an image of the coronary arteries as well as the chamber of the heart. In certain patients cardiac CT can replace cardiac catheterization. Cardiac catheterization (angiography) This procedure utilizes a thin flexible tube (catheter) placed inside the heart for purposes of diagnostic examination and treatment. Cardiac catheters are used to visualize heart structures, blood vessels of the heart and other blood vessels throughout the body. Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) This procedure utilizes intravascular echocardiography combined with cardiac catheterization. IVUS uses sound waves to produce an image of the inside of the coronary arteries. It is usually used to provide more detailed information during a balloon angioplasty or coronary stent procedure.