Ebstein’s Anomaly
With many heart defects, at least some of the causes and risk factors are areas we have control over. Elements like diet, exercise, and stress levels are all things we…
Ultrasound waves are used to examine the functionality of the heart and diagnose heart diseases and disorders.
A procedure measuring heartbeat and blood pressure while exercising to determine the health of the heart and blood vessels.
Imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the carotid arteries and identify complications.
Imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the aorta and evaluate the abdominal structures.
A small battery-operated device that is used to record the heart’s activity for those who have irregular cardiac symptoms.
Ultrasound test that examines blood vessel circulation in the body to identify blood clots and artery blockage.
Treatment using laser energy to close varicose veins in the legs. It leaves no scars and relieves aches and pains.
Quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to complications like stroke, blood clots, heart failure and other heart-related problems.
AF is a common arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). In AF, the electrical signal that travels through the heart is uncoordinated. This disorganized electrical signal starts at a site other than the SA node and leads to the upper chambers (atria) beat abnormally. Instead of beating in a normal pattern, the atria beat irregularly and too fast, quivering like a bowl of jello. During episodes of AF, blood is not pumped through the heart efficiently. Episodes may be brief or prolonged. See PDF for more details
With many heart defects, at least some of the causes and risk factors are areas we have control over. Elements like diet, exercise, and stress levels are all things we…
A cardiac enzyme test is a tool used by doctors to determine if someone is having or has already had a heart attack. This test checks for levels of enzymes…
The heart is the basis for all human life. Even a few missed heartbeats can signal a major problem, and keeping the heart on a regular schedule is one of…