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At
Park Avenue Cardiology we are able to provide you with a full
range of Cardiology services, including:
Evaluation
A patient evaluation begins with a comprehensive
history and physical examination. This helps to provide a
complete understanding of the patient's medical background,
needs and concerns. With this solid foundation, an
individualized treatment plan and the next steps can be
determined with Dr. Deutsch. Additional services with
various diagnostic tests will be performed
if more information is required.
Stress Test
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A
Stress Test is a safe, painless evaluation of the
heart to determine how well the heart works during
exercise or exertion, and if blocked coronary
arteries are present (Coronary Artery Disease).
A Stress Test is performed by having the patient
walk on a treadmill or, if the patient is unable to
walk on a treadmill, receive a safe injection of Persantine, which simulates
exercise for the heart. Special pictures of the
blood flow to the heart are sometimes taken during a
Stress Test as part of a Nuclear Stress Test (see
below).
A Stress Test is a safe and very important test for
the patient to have, since its results help
determine whether Coronary Artery Disease is present
and help structure the individualized treatment plan
that Dr. Deutsch will create.
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Nuclear Stress Test (Cardiolite/Thallium/Persantine)
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During
Nuclear Stress Testing,
fast, painless, detailed images of blood flow
to the heart are obtained. A movie of the
heart beating is also produced to help
determine the strength of the heart's
contractions. These images provide very
important information that help to further guide
recommendations for a patient's individualized
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Furthermore, we care about your comfort. Unlike
traditional Stress Tests which involve laying on
an unpleasant table, our system provides a
comfortable cushioned chair (see picture). If
you wish, music will be played which will relax
and entertain you during the procedure. Our
new, advanced system allows for the shortest
scanning times possible, so the information
needed can be obtained without the patient
devoting nearly an entire day for the test.
During Nuclear Stress Tests, a treadmill portion
is often used, as described in the Stress Test
section above. If the patient cannot walk on a
treadmill, Persantine is administered to
simulate exercise.
The tests are conducted by Dr. Adam Deutsch
with the assistance of a Certified
Nuclear Technologist.
There is some preparation required before the
test can take place. We will carefully review
this with you prior to your appointment to
ensure your testing is done quickly and
accurately.
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Echocardiogram
An Echocardiogram is a painless, non-invasive sonogram
of the heart. By
gliding an ultrasound probe across the chest, real-time
images are produced that show the heart contracting and the
valves opening and closing. Echocardiograms can demonstrate
a large variety of cardiac conditions and are an invaluable
part of cardiovascular testing.
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Electrocardiogram
An Electrocardiogram, or EKG, is a quick, non-invasive
test that displays the heart's resting electrical activity.
In addition to providing such data as the heart's rhythm and
rate, it can demonstrate the presence of numerous cardiac
conditions, or even help the cardiologist to anticipate
potential arrhythmias in the future.
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