Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
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Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
What is an Electrocardiogram ECG/EKG? An ECG records the heart’s electrical impulses using electrodes placed on the chest, arms, and legs. It provides crucial information about heart rhythm, rate, and potential abnormalities such as arrhythmias or prior heart attacks. This procedure helps to: What to expect after an ECG/EKG? An ECG is quick, painless, and […]
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting CABG? CABG, commonly known as heart bypass surgery, involves taking a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body and grafting it to bypass blocked coronary arteries. This allows blood to flow around the blockage and reach the heart muscle, improving oxygen supply and heart function. This procedure […]
Carotid Ultrasound
What is Carotid Ultrasound? Carotid ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of the carotid arteries in the neck, which supply blood to the brain. It helps detect plaque buildup that could lead to stroke. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Carotid Ultrasound? The procedure is quick, painless, and requires no recovery time. […]
Cardioversion
What is Cardioversion? Cardioversion is a treatment used to correct abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, by delivering controlled electric shocks or medications. Electrical cardioversion is done under sedation and restores rhythm quickly, while chemical cardioversion uses drugs to achieve the same goal. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Cardioversion? Patients are […]
Cardiac Catheterization
What is Cardiac Catheterization? Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel, usually in the groin or wrist, and guiding it to the heart. It helps diagnose and sometimes treat cardiovascular conditions by measuring pressures, injecting contrast dye, and visualizing arteries under X-ray. This procedure helps to: What to expect after […]
Cardiac Ablation
What is Cardiac Ablation? Cardiac ablation uses energy—radiofrequency or cryotherapy—to create tiny scars in heart tissue, blocking abnormal electrical signals. It is a common treatment for arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation or supraventricular tachycardia. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Cardiac Ablation? Most patients stay overnight for monitoring. Mild chest soreness or fatigue is […]
Atherectomy
What is Atherectomy? Atherectomy is a procedure that uses specialized catheters to remove plaque buildup inside arteries, restoring proper blood flow. It is often performed when angioplasty or stenting alone is not sufficient. This method can be crucial for patients with complex or calcified arterial blockages. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Atherectomy? […]
Venous Ultrasound
What is Venous Ultrasound? Venous ultrasound uses sound waves to examine veins in the legs or arms, most commonly to look for blood clots or assess vein health before procedures like varicose vein treatments. This procedure helps to: What to expect after Venous Ultrasound? The test is painless, quick, and requires no downtime. It is […]
Vascular Study
What is a Vascular Study? This ultrasound-based test evaluates circulation in the limbs, neck, or abdomen. It helps detect blockages, clots, or narrowing in blood vessels. No needles or incisions are involved. This procedure helps to: What to expect after a Vascular Study? The procedure is simple and painless. You lie still while ultrasound images […]