Angiography
(An angiogram is an invasive diagnostic
procedure that provides detailed images of the
heart and peripheral vessels. For more
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Angioplasty
(Angioplasty is a balloon procedure which
restores normal blood flow through a narrowed
artery. For more information,
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Aortic Valvuloplasty
(Aortic Valvuloplasty is an invasive
catheter-based procedure that involves balloon
dilation of the aortic valve. The procedure is
used primarily in the treatment of severe aortic
stenosis and will usually provide temporary
relief of symptoms. It is not a permanent
treatment for aortic stenosis, and most patients
will undergo this procedure to improve their
chances of surviving an acute critical illness
or to bridge them towards percutaneous aortic
valve replacement at a later date)
Cardioversion
(Electrical cardioversion is a procedure where
an electrical shock is delivered to the heart to
convert an abnormal heart rhythm back to a
normal rhythm. For more information,
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Echocardiography
(Echocardiography is an ultrasound study which
evaluates the structure and function of the
heart and associated vessels. For more
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Electrocardiogram
(EKG) (An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG
or EKG, is a test which measures the heart’s
electrical rhythm. For more information,
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Stent
(Vessels treated with angioplasty run the risk
of becoming re-occluded if the vessel collapses.
In order to reduce this risk, most angioplasty
procedures are accompanied by the insertion of a
stent, a small cylindrical mesh tube that helps
keep the diseased artery open. For more
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Stress Treadmill Test
(A stress treadmill test involves walking on a
treadmill and monitoring how the heart responds
to exercise. It is most often used to detect
the presence of significant coronary artery
disease. If one is unable perform vigorous
walking on the treadmill, often times
medications will be administered in order to
simulate physical exertion and adequately stress
the heart. In addition to monitoring with EKG,
supplemental stress imaging will often be
concurrently performed, such as echocardiography
or nuclear imaging. For more information,
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Tilt-table Testing
(Tilt table testing is a study used to aid in
identifying the cause of fainting. The test
entails placing one supine on a flat table and
subsequently tilting the table in small
increments to a completely vertical position.
Blood pressure, symptoms, and heart rhythm are
monitored during the entirety of the study.)
Transesophageal Echocardiography
(TEE) (Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is
a type of study where a small ultrasound probe
is passed down the esophagus into position
behind the heart. This produces extremely
detailed, high quality images that can permit
the evaluation of the various structures of the
heart and its associated vessels. For more
information,
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