As part of your evaluation, your doctor may order or perform some of the following procedures. Some of these studies may be performed on an outpatient basis.

• Cardiolite Stress Test (Myocardial Perfusion Testing)
• Peripheral vascular ultrasound testing
• Echocardiogram, Stress echo
• Routine Stress Test
• Holter monitoring (24-hour continuous ECG)
• Loop Monitor
• Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound
• Intermittent patient-activated ECG recording
• Pacemaker evaluation and follow-up
• Transesophageal echocardiography
• Cardiac catheterization
• Pacemaker implantation
• AICD implantation (defibrillator implant)
• Angioplasty (PTCA)
• Electrophysiology testing
• Tilt testing
• Cardioversion
• Stent placement
• Atherectomy
• Bi Ventricular Pacemakers
• Arrhythmia Ablations
• Peripheral Vascular Stenting
• Coronary Stenting

If any of these procedures are ordered, a nurse or your cardiologist will explain all aspects of the testing to you. In most cases, we will provide you and your family with written information about the test. If you or your family have questions, please ask us. We want you to be comfortable.