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  • /app/files/public/5712/pdf-TF---BP-Monitoring.pdf Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Show Details
    Description
    An Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor is a monitor you wear that records your blood pressure at regular intervals over a 24 hour period. The test results will be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and the best treatment for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/27/2011
  • /app/files/public/5708/pdf-TF---Anticoagulation-Clinic.pdf Anticoagulation Clinic Show Details
    Description
    Anticoagulant medicines are a group of medicines that inhibit blood clotting, helping to prevent blood clots. Blood clots can cause heart attacks and strokes. Anticoagulant medicines can be used with a number of diseases when there is an increased risk of blood clots.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/27/2011
  • /app/files/public/5779/pdf-TF-Cardiac-Catheterization.pdf Cardiac Catheterization (Cardiac Cath) Show Details
    Description
    Cardiac Catheterization is a special study of the heart and the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle.
    Last Updated
    12/8/2011
  • /app/files/public/5717/pdf-TF---Cardiac-MRI.pdf Cardiac MRI Show Details
    Description
    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer. This creates very clear pictures of internal body structures. A cardiac MRI is performed to help evaluate the structures and function of the heart, valves and major blood vessels. The MRI image offers unique information to help your doctor better plan your treatment and care.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/21/2012
  • /app/files/public/5718/pdf-TF---Cardiac-Stress-Test-w-Medicine.pdf Cardiac Stress Test Using Medicine Show Details
    Description
    Medicine will be used to stress your heart instead of exercise. This medicine will temporarily increase your heart rate and/or open up (dilate) the heart arteries. This test may show evidence of blockages in the heart arteries when the heart is stressed.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/27/2011
  • /app/files/public/5723/pdf-TF---Coronary-Artery-Calcium-Scoring-CT-Scan.pdf Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring CT Scan Show Details
    Description
    A Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring CT Scan takes pictures of the heart. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. The pictures focus on the arteries supplying blood to the heart (coronary arteries). The Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring CT Scan can detect and measure the extent of the calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This may help determine a diagnosis of heart disease early. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/21/2012
  • /app/files/public/5724/pdf-TF---Coronary-CT-Angiogram.pdf Coronary CT Angiogram Show Details
    Description
    CTA stands for coronary computed tomography angiogram. A CT angiogram takes pictures of the heart. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. During a CT angiogram pictures are taken of cross sections or slices of the heart. When contrast is used during a CT scan pictures of the heart are highlighted even more. Ct scans can help determine a diagnosis early. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/21/2012
  • /app/files/public/5737/pdf-TF---Echocardiogram.pdf Echocardiogram With or Without Contrast Show Details
    Description
    An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. The ultrasound shows the structures and functions of the heart muscle and heart valves from different angles. It does this by using sound waves. Contrast is used during an echocardiogram to see the flow of blood through the heart and the heart muscle better.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/27/2011
  • /app/files/public/5745/pdf-TF---Holter-Monitoring.pdf Holter Monitoring Show Details
    Description
    A Holter Monitor is a monitor that continually records the electrical signals of your heart for 24 or 48 hours.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    9/27/2011
  • /app/files/public/5755/pdf-TF---Nuclear-Cardiac-Stress-Test.pdf Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test: One and Two Day Imaging Show Details
    Description
    A Cardiac Stress Test is a test to show how your heart functions when your heart rate is increased. You will exercise or be given a certain medicine to increase your heart rate. A Nuclear Cardiac Stress test is a specialized test.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/23/2012

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