A stress echo uses a combination of a stress test and ultrasound images of your heart. During the exam, you will walk on a treadmill and our technologist will monitor your heart and use the ultrasound to take images of your heart. At times during this exam, you may require an ultrasound enhancing agent which is given by IV.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes to your appointment. Confirm with your doctor if you need to make changes in your medication before the test.
A stress test is completed by monitoring your heart with an ECG (electrocardiogram) as you walk on a treadmill. This test is used to understand your heart function and detect any arrhythmias or heart disease.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes to your appointment. Confirm with your doctor if you need to make changes in your medication before the test.
Echocardiography uses ultrasound to see your heart. The technologist will use the ultrasound to take images of your heart. The images help to understand the size of your heart, pumping strength, valve function, or to look for blood clots or tumors. At times during this exam, you may require an ultrasound enhancing agent which is given by IV.
This is a painless procedure and does not use any radiation.
A carotid ultrasound uses ultrasound to see your carotid arteries (major blood vessels). The technologist will use the ultrasound to take images of your carotid arteries. The images help to see if there are any blockages, blockages are a major cause of stroke.
This is a painless procedure and does not use any radiation.
An ABI (ankle-brachial index) is used as a non-invasive way to check for blockages in your legs. ABI's are used to understand any blockages in specific parts of your body. The test helps to diagnose leg pain while walking. It can also be performed if you have risk factors like tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
