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Cardiology

      Diagnosing Heart Valve Problems

      A problem with a heart valve will usually cause the heart to make a noise. Your doctor can hear this noise, called a murmur. But you can have a heart murmur and not have valve disease or any other heart problem. Other tests can help confirm the diagnosis of valve disease. Read More

      Diagnosing Syncope

      Your doctor will ask you about your fainting episode and health history. You will also be examined. And your doctor may order one or more tests. Read More

      Discharge Instructions for Heart Attack


      Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography (Echo)

      This type of echocardiogram uses the drug dobutamine and harmless sound waves to help see if any blood vessels in your heart are blocked. Read More

      Eating Heart-Healthy Food: Using the DASH Plan

      Eating healthy for your heart doesn’t have to be hard or boring. You just need to know how to make healthier choices. That means eating mostly foods that are low in fat and high in fiber. Read More

      Echocardiography (Echo)

      An echocardiogram (echo) is an imaging test. It helps your doctor evaluate your heart. Here is how it works. Read More

      Electrocardiogram (ECG)

      The ECG (also known as EKG) is a test that records electrical signals from your heart onto a paper strip. The pattern of these signals can tell the doctor whether your heart is normal, under stress, or experiencing electrical problems, strain, or damage. Read More

      Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

      An EPS closely monitors your heart rhythm. EPS can help determine exactly what your rhythm problem is and what can be done to control it. A specially trained doctor (electrophysiologist) performs the procedure in an EPS lab. Read More

      Exercise for a Healthier Heart

      You may wonder how you can improve the health of your heart. If you’re thinking about exercise, you’re on the right track. You don’t need to become an athlete, but you do need a certain amount of brisk exercise. Read More

      Exercise Stress Test

      An exercise stress test shows your heart’s response to exercise. The test records your heartbeat while you walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike. It can be done in a hospital, a test center, or a doctor’s office. The test is also called a stress electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Read More
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