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Call the LHI Appointment Desk at x8041 to schedule
Cardiac Test Scheduling |
| Test |
Description |
Reasons Scheduled |
Scheduling |
Length of Test |
Results Available |
Contact |
Order Form |
| Treadmill* |
As patient walks on Treadmill, it increases in speed and gradient |
- Normal EKG
- Routine phys
- Atypical CP
- Dyspnea (DOE)
- Pt must be able to walk
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Wed-Fri
Specific doctor request may take longer to schedule |
30-45 min |
At conclusion of test |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| 2D Echo |
Provides ultrasound images of heart |
- Valvular Disease
- Murmurs
- Dyspnea
- LV Function
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Mon-Fri |
30-45 min |
24-48 Hours |
Barb Brmaer 8519 |
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| Stress Echocardiogram |
Combines 2D Echo and treadmill |
- Abnormal EKG
- Arrythmia such as: Afib, BBB
- Use of Lanoxin
- Pt must be able to walk
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Mon-Fri
Specific doctor request may take longer to schedule |
1 Hour |
At conclusion of test |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| Nuclear Stress Test Cardiolite or Persantine* |
Cardiolite: Combines treadmill w/ nuclear isotope
Persantine: Non-exercise. Use of nuclear isotope & persantine infusion |
Cardiolite:
Abn Ekg, Chest pain, Dyspnea, Pre-op clearance
Persantine**: same with severe difficulty walking |
Mondays |
Apporx 4 Hours |
1 Week |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| Dobutamine Stress Echo |
Non-exercise form of stress test. Involves 2D Echo, IV insertion, Dobutamine infusion |
Same as Stress Echo with severe difficulty walking or respiratory distress |
Call for 1st available, will make every effort to accommodate on basis of necessity |
60-90 min |
At conclusion of test |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| Carotid Ultrasound |
Provides ultrasound images of the Carotid Arteries |
- Abn bruit
- Carotid Bruit
- Carotid stenosis
- HTN
- Dizziness
- Syncope
- TIA
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Wed - a.m.
Fri- a.m. |
45-60 min |
24-48 Hours |
Barb Brmaer 8519 |
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| Segmental Arterial Pressures (SAP) & ABIs |
Provides Doppler wave forms of the upper and lower extremities |
- Claudication
- PVD
- Ulcer
- Gangrene
- Aneurysm
- Arterial
- Embolism
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Mon - a.m.
Thurs - p.m. |
45-60 min |
24-48 Hours |
Barb Brmaer 8519 |
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| Holter Monitors |
24 hours continuous monitoring for cardiac arrhythmias |
- Palpitations
- Syncope
- Chest Pain
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Mon-Fri |
24 Hours |
3 to 5 days
life threatening arrhythmias reported immediately |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| EECP Enhanced External Counterpulsation |
Inflation & deflation of compressive cuffs on the calves, thighs & lower abdomen |
Chronic stable angina
Needs to have regular heart rhythm |
Mon-Fri |
1 hr treatment
35 total treatments |
N/A |
Sue Lough 8055 or
Lori Perkins 8809 |
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| Tilt Table Head Upright |
Pt secured and tilted upright to 70 degrees |
Syncope |
Fridays |
1 Hour |
At conclusion of test |
Tanya Kemple 8049 |
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| King of Hearts |
2 week arrhythmia event monitor |
Infrequent Symptoms same as Holter |
Call for appt.
may be a waiting list |
2 Weeks |
3 to 5 days after monitor is returned |
Patty Lawler 8440 |
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