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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also known as claudication, poor circulation, or vascular disease, is a chronic, life-threatening circulatory condition. PAD causes narrowing or blockage of the …
Nuclear Studies
- Nuclear stress tests are similar to the treadmill test but also provide images of the heart taken under a special camera. Showing the relative
EP Remote Monitoring
- Remote monitoring is the latest technology-driven advance in medicine providing patients safe, quality healthcare while reducing costs and providing convenience to our patients. Electrophysiological
Electrophysiology Studies
- An EP study helps your physician locate areas within the heart that may be causing an abnormal rhythm. What to Expect A catheter is
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
- An electrocardiogram records the heart’s electrical activity. This test can show abnormalities in the heart rhythm and rate. It can also detect if a
Echocardiography
- An echocardiogram uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart and track the pattern of the blood flow through the heart. It
Defibrillators (ICDs)
- An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is like a pacemaker in that it is an implanted, battery-operated device. This device constantly monitors the heart rate