Treatment options
Treatments
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Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram or echo is a type of ultrasound scan that noninvasively assesses the heart’s structure and function. This is done by using a small probe or transducer which sends out high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the heart. These echoes are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image on a monitor.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG)
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a medical test that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart. The heart is a muscular organ that beats rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body delivering oxygen to organs and tissues. The sinoatrial node, SA node, is the natural pacemaker of the heart. It sends signals to the muscle fibers of the heart telling them when to contract. Each contraction is one heartbeat.
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Holter Monitoring
A Holter monitoring study, also known as 24-hour ambulatory ECG, is a painless, portable diagnostic test that measures your heart’s activity for 24 to 48 hours while you perform your daily normal routine.
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Advanced Stress Testing
Advanced cardiac stress testing is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that utilizes Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Axial Tomography (PET/CT) to provide detailed images of the coronary arteries, at rest as well as under stress (increased blood flow induced by a medication). It determines the ability of the heart to respond to stress and evaluates the adequacy of blood supply to the heart.
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Advanced Lipid Testing
Standard lipid tests may demonstrate a normal LDL and total cholesterol level in patients with a risk of atherosclerotic disease. Moreover, patients with a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol following lipid-lowering therapy may still develop coronary heart disease. Thus standard lipid testing which measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides is not sufficient to predict the overall risk for heart attack and strokes.
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure
It is a small ear-like pouch in the wall of the left atrium of the heart. It forms during the fourth week of embryonic development. The function of the LAA is unknown.
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Venous Ultrasound
Venous ultrasound imaging, also known as venous duplex or Doppler ultrasound, is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the veins in the body, primarily the extremities (legs and arms). This non-invasive procedure helps healthcare professionals assess the blood flow in veins and detect abnormalities such as blood clots, venous insufficiency, or other vascular conditions.
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Carotid Ultrasound/Doppler
A carotid doppler is an ultrasound imaging technique used to determine the presence of possible blockages in the carotid arteries that run on either side of the neck and carry blood to the brain. A carotid Doppler helps visualize the carotid arteries and the blood flowing through them.
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Arterial Ultrasound
Arterial Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test used to visualize the blood flow in the arteries, by bouncing high frequency sound waves(ultrasound) over the circulating blood cells.
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Angioplasty
Arteries, blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to all the parts of the body, are normally flexible and smooth on the inner side, but deposits of cholesterol, calcium, and fibrous tissue (plaque) can build up on the inner walls of the arteries, making them hard, stiff and narrow. This process of thickening and hardening of the arteries is called atherosclerosis.
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Loop Recorder Implantation and Interrogation
Loop recorder placement or implantation is a minor surgical procedure to place a type of heart recording or monitoring device called an implantable loop recorder (ILR) underneath the skin of your chest, overlying the heart. The device functions as an electrocardiogram (ECG), continuously recording electrical activity from your heart for up to 3 years.
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Treadmill Stress Test
The treadmill stress test, also known as an exercise stress test or cardiac stress test, is a diagnostic test that helps determine how well your heart can handle increased physical activity. This test monitors blood pressure, heart rate, and the flow of blood through the different heart chambers.
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Nuclear Stress Test
A nuclear stress test is an imaging technique to evaluate how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both during activity and at rest. The test involves the administration of a small amount of radioactive material, such as thallium or sestamibi, into the bloodstream through a vein and capturing your heart images using a positron emission technology (PET) scanner or single photo emission computed tomography (SPECT) scanner.
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Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a non-invasive diagnostic test performed to determine your risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition of narrowing or blocking of the arteries in your legs or arms. This condition increases the risk of stroke, leads to poor blood circulation, and may cause heart attack and leg pain. The ankle-brachial index is determined by comparing the blood pressures of the ankle and the arm
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Coronary CT Angiography
Coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography or heart CT scan is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that uses contrast material to detect any abnormalities within the coronary arteries.
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Transfemoral Angiogram
Transfemoral angiogram is performed under local anesthesia. It takes about an hour to complete and is an outpatient procedure. Your surgeon makes an incision in your groin and inserts a catheter into the femoral artery, which is guided through the artery with the help of X-ray imaging.
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Transradial Angiogram
Transradial angiogram is performed under local anesthesia. It takes about an hour to complete and is an outpatient procedure. Your surgeon makes an incision over your wrist and inserts a catheter into the radial artery, which is guided through the artery with the help of X-ray imaging.
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Transesophageal Echocardiography
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to generate high-quality dynamic images of the heart and its blood vessels. TEE employs an ultrasound transducer to produce sound waves and is positioned on an endoscope (long, thin, flexible instrument) that is guided down the throat into your esophagus.
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Transthoracic Echocardiography
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is a noninvasive imaging modality that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound), to examine and obtain images of the heart. A small instrument called a transducer is placed on different locations of the chest wall. The transducer sends ultrasound waves to the deeper internal structures and picks up the echo signals. The computer attached to the echo machine converts them into images that are projected on a monitor.
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IHD Evaluation
Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a condition characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart. The decrease in blood supply is caused due to the deposition of plaque (waxy substance) along the walls of the artery that supply blood to the heart muscles (coronary artery), leading to narrowing or blockages in the artery. The management of IHD and its symptoms are essential to reduce the risk of heart attack.
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Temporary Pacemaker
The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. The rhythmic beating of the heart is triggered by electrical signals. A change or interruption in these signals can cause a change in the rhythm of the heart. A pacemaker is a device that stabilizes the heart rhythm.
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Cardiology Services
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the heart and the blood vessels – the cardiovascular system. A medical doctor who specializes in cardiology is known as a cardiologist.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation is an active program that facilitates cardiac patients to recover from a heart attack and other forms of disability due to heart ailments or surgeries.
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Vascular Ultrasound
A vascular ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test used to evaluate blood flow through arteries and veins. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of blood vessels and detect abnormalities such as blockages, narrowing, blood clots, or weakened vessel walls.
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Coronary Stenting
Dr. Nanavati offers coronary stenting at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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Venous Ablation
Dr. Nanavati offers venous ablation at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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PTCA
Dr. Nanavati offers ptca at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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7-10 Day Ambulatory Rhythm Monitor
Dr. Nanavati offers 7-10 day ambulatory rhythm monitor at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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Pacemaker Interrogation
Dr. Nanavati offers pacemaker interrogation at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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Defibrillator Interrogation
Dr. Nanavati offers defibrillator interrogation at HeartCare4life. Read the full overview of the procedure, what to expect and how to prepare.
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