Diagnostic Cardiology

The Cardiac Diagnostic Center at 455 Chase Parkway is accredited by the by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Nuclear/Pet, Echocardiography and Vascular testing. All tests are interpreted and reviewed by board certified physicians. 

Diagnostic Services include:  

• Echocardiograms: provides information about the structure of the heart, valves, and strength of the heart muscle 
• Trans-esophageal Echocardiogram: an internal ultrasound of the heart's structures 
• Stress Testing 
• Treadmill only: which determines exercise ability and symptoms with exercise 
• Treadmill with nuclear imaging: which helps to assess blood flow to the heart 
• Pharmacological testing with nuclear imaging: for patients who can't use a treadmill
• Carotid Ultrasound: shows whether plaque has built up in carotid arteries as well as the narrowing of the arteries (carotid stenosis) 
• MUGA Scan – performed in office: evaluates the function of the right and left ventricles of the heart 
• Cardiac Event Monitors and Mobil Telemetry- devices are worn by patients for a period of time, providing real-time feedback reports of cardiac activity to your physicians 
• Pacemaker Clinic: checks pacemakers over the phone, using a transmitter, or when patient comes into the clinic 

Diagnostic cardiac testing is performed by a team of qualified, highly skilled professionals including: 

• Cardiac Specialty Registered Nurses 
• Cardiac Medical Assistants 
• Nuclear Technologists who are Board-Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Echocardiographers who are registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 
• Board certified cardiologist available during testing 
• Medical directors in nuclear and echocardiography from Cardiology Associates