Cardiovascular Testing Specialist

What is cardiovascular testing?

Cardiovascular testing allows your doctor to evaluate the electrical activity of your heart to identify signs of disease or damage. How your heart functions significantly impacts your overall health. 

Your doctor may recommend cardiovascular testing to assess your heart rhythm and determine how easily your blood circulates. They may also perform a cardiovascular test to see how well your heart pumps blood through its valves and chambers.

What are the different types of cardiovascular testing?

There are many different types of cardiovascular testing to evaluate your heart health, including:

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

An EKG measures the electrical activity in your heart. This test can help determine whether your heart is beating at a normal rate.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram uses sound waves to generate images of your heart. By placing electrodes on your chest, your doctor can see how well your heart is pumping blood.

Exercise stress test

During this test, the patient is made to walk on a treadmill and is monitored with EKG strips constantly to look for any changes. The technician and the doctor remain at the spot to monitor and diagnose any abnormalities quickly.

Holter and event monitoring

In this test, a monitoring device is attached to the patient, and the patient wears it for 1-15 days as ordered by the doctor and that records all the beats of the heart to deduct any arrhythmias or other abnormalities.

Carotid arteries exam

A carotid artery screening measures the speed of blood flow from your heart to detect potential blockages or other problems within your arteries.

Peripheral vascular evaluation

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) develops when the arteries start to narrow or become blocked. Your doctor may use a series of tests to see whether you have PAD and, if so, how advanced the condition is to determine the appropriate treatment.

Which conditions can cardiovascular testing detect?

Cardiovascular testing can identify and monitor a broad range of common cardiovascular conditions, such as:

• Congestive heart failure
• Arrhythmias
• Coronary artery disease
• Peripheral artery disease 
• Congenital heart disease
• Carotid artery disease 

If you have a preexisting condition, such as diabetes, your doctor at Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc may recommend cardiovascular testing to evaluate your heart function.

To learn more about cardiovascular testing, call Comprehensive Medical Group of Kern Inc or schedule an appointment online now.