American Fork Cardiology

Services

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization

  The process of introducing catheters into veins or arteries, then into either the left or right side of the heart.

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• Diagnostic Peripheral Angiography

  A test that uses X-rays and dye to find narrowed or blocked areas in the arteries that supply blood to your legs.

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• Interventional Services

  This is a branch of cardiology that focuses on catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases, including angioplasty and stent.

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• Angioplasty/Stent

  This opens the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. A stent is a tube that expands inside the coronary artery.

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• Atherectomy

  This surgery treatment uses a catheter with a sharp blade to remove plaques of fatty material from blood vessels.

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• PFO and ASD Closures

  A catheter-based closure of the patient foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD).

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• Retrievable IVC Filters

  These are small, cage-like devices inserted into the inferior vena cava in order to capture blood clots.

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• Electrophysiology Services

  A specialty branch of physiology concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders.

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• Ablation

  A procedure used to scar or destroy a small area of tissue in the heart that is causing abnormal rhythm.

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• Echocardiography

  Ultrasound waves are used to examine the functionality of the heart and diagnose heart diseases and disorders.

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• Stress Echocardiography

  A procedure measuring heartbeat and blood pressure while exercising to determine the health of the heart and blood vessels.

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• TEE

  Transesophageal echocardiography is a test used to produce ultrasonic imaging of the heart to better diagnose disorders.

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• Holter Monitor and Event Recording

  A small battery-operated device that is used to record the heart’s activity for those who have irregular cardiac symptoms.

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• Pacemaker Programming

  Your doctor will determine if demand pacing or rate-responsive pacing is a better fit for your needs.

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• Exercise Treadmill

  An exercise test on the treadmill is a way to test the effect of exercise on your heart and your ability to breathe.

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• Venous Ablations

  Treatment using laser energy to close varicose veins in the legs. It leaves no scars and relieves aches and pains.

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• Nuclear Diagnostic Imaging

  Radioactive tracers are used to detect radiation the body. Digital images are generated and used to make a diagnosis.

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• Cardiovascular Perfusion

  Circulation equipment provides support to a patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions in certain heart procedures.

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• Bone Scan

  A scan that screens for damage in the bones, the spread of cancer and potential bone infections and trauma.

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• HIDA Scan

  A hepatobiliary scan captures images of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts to help diagnose medical conditions.

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• Cardiac MRI

  A simple imaging procedure using radio waves and magnets to capture detailed pictures of the heart and blood vessels.

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• CT Coronary Calcium Score

  A heart scan that calculates your risk of developing coronary artery disease, a common heart condition.

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• In-Office Lab Services for Cholesterol and Anticoagulation

  Lab tests look at the blood’s ability and time it takes to clot, along with lipid levels related to cholesterol.

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• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

  A non-invasive method of obtaining blood pressure readings while the patient is in their own environment.

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• Ankle-Brachial Index Testing

  This is the ratio of the blood pressure at the ankle to the blood pressure in the upper arm (brachium).

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• Pacemaker Lead Extraction

  Lead extraction through the femoral or subclavian vein.

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• Peripheral Angioplasty

  The blocked area of the peripheral artery is removed through an inflated balloon within a catheter.

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• Pacemaker Implantation

  A generator is placed on the left side of the chest, attached to a wire guided through a blood vessel to the heart.

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• ICD-Defibrillator Implantation

  This is a pager-sized device placed into the heart ventricles to help your heart keep beating effectively.

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• Biventricular Pacemaker Implantation

  The lead tip of this specialized pacemaker is implanted and attached to the heart, helping heart failure patients.

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• Laser Lead Extraction

  Special catheter-guided lasers help free the lead from the surrounding scar tissue.

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• Tilt Table Testing

  Patients lie on a table that is slowly tilted upward, used to measure blood pressure, heart rate and gravity’s effect on the heart.

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• Peripheral Ultrasound

  A water-based gel is applied to your legs, and an ultrasound probe is used to scan the arteries in your legs.

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• Emergency Inpatient Coverage

  Admission to the hospital with a doctor’s order based on need of emergent, time-sensitive services.

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