Tests and Treatments

Angiography, or catheterization, is a study of the anatomy and function of the heart and vascular system. A physician performs the angiogram procedure, which identifies significant blockages in the blood vessels.

Angioplasty is a nonsurgical technique that uses a small cylindrical balloon to widen and open the narrowing of an artery.

Cardiac scoring is a quick and painless test that can assess an individual's risk of heart disease by detecting calcium deposits in the arteries.

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators help patients who suffer from irregular heartbeats.

Advanced cholesterol testing allows us to identify "bad" and "good" cholesterol and accurately determine your risk for heart disease.

Echocardiography (echo) uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to examine and measure heart structure and function.

Electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG) monitor the heart's electrical activity and can determine a variety of heart conditions.

Electrophysiology studies evaluate patients who are at risk for or have abnormal heart rhythms, or cardiac arrythmias.

The Presbyterian Heart Failure Clinic offers disease management programs that are designed to help patients understand and live with heart failure.

The Presbyterian Cardiovascular Institute offers the latest heart surgery procedures. Our team of expert physicians and clinical specialists are equipped with leading-edge technology to provide comprehensive surgical care.

Holter monitoring records the electric currents generated by the heart and evaluates the presence of erratic heartbeats.

Pacemakers are tiny devices that keep the heart beating properly. Heart rate often slows due to the normal aging process or damage to the heart.

Radio frequency ablation is used to treat rapid heartbeats. It is a nonsurgical procedure performed in the Presbyterian Cardiovascular Institute's electrophysiology (EP) lab.

When an artery becomes clogged, blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body is restricted. Stents are used to reopen a clogged artery, allowing blood to flow normally again.

Stress tests are used to determine the amount of stress your heart can handle before it develops abnormal rhythms or decreased blood flow.

Tilt testing is performed to determine the cause of fainting spells.

Presbyterian provides a variety of vascular surgery and intervention options for patients.