We use advanced tools to diagnose heart and vascular conditions
Knowing you have a heart or vascular condition means you can take steps to protect your health. The earlier you get a diagnosis, the more options you have for treatment.
Our heart and vascular centers offer a range of diagnostic tests for heart conditions and vascular diseases to identify and inform treatment so you get the care you need, when and where you need it.
Vascular ultrasounds
Ultrasound imaging, also called a sonogram, uses sound waves to produce images of the inside of your body. These highly accurate tests produce detailed information without the risks associated with invasive procedures like surgery.
We use vascular ultrasounds to identify many conditions, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Blockages in the arteries and veins
- Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis
- Carotid artery disease
- Stroke risk
We also use vascular ultrasounds to guide treatment decisions if you’ve already been diagnosed with a vascular disease.
Electrophysiology labs for comprehensive heart testing and treatment
Many heart tests take place in electrophysiology labs, which house all the equipment and tools we need to diagnose heart rhythm disorders, such as arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation.
The medical professionals in our electrophysiology labs can also provide treatment for these heart conditions. You can receive a pacemaker or other device to help regulate your heart’s rhythm, have follow-up visits after receiving another treatment and attend education sessions that help you manage your condition, all at one of our conveniently located labs.
Catheterization labs for a closer look at your heart and blood vessels
A catheterization lab, or cath lab, has equipment used to look at the heart and blood vessels to identify structural issues or blockages and measure heart pressures that help see how it is functioning.
Cath labs are used to diagnose conditions like coronary artery disease (CAD), valve disorders and congenital heart defects. In most cases, a specialist will meet with you and your care team after a procedure to explain the findings and next steps so everyone is on the same page at the end of your visit.
Heart and vascular screenings
Many heart and vascular conditions are “silent,” meaning they don’t have noticeable symptoms. Often, a major event, such as a heart attack or stroke, is the first sign you have a cardiovascular disease.
The following screenings can help our specialists identify these conditions early to help prevent a major event and keep you feeling well.
Diagnostic tests for heart conditions
Accurate diagnostic tools give us the information we need to develop an effective, personalized treatment plan. Your care team may recommend one or more of the following tests.