Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Imaging
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The first step toward a healthy heart is to determine the type and extent of cardiovascular disease. Northwest Health - La Porte provides heart care, offering a range diagnostic equipment. Experienced clinical cardiologists use a wide range of cardiac procedures to diagnose heart disease, including:
- Electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and transesophogeal echocardiogram (TEE) measure the heart's electrical activity and identify muscle damage that can cause heart disease. Portable devices such as a Holter monitor or event recorder measure a patient’s heart activity throughout the day, over an extended period of time. To schedule your test, call (219) 325-4619.
- Nuclear medicine scans such as positron emission tomography (PET), PET/CT scans, or thallium or myocardial perfusion scans utilize a small dose of radioactive material to reveal the structure and blood flow within the heart. To schedule your procedure, call (844) 865-7459.
- Non-invasive imaging technologies including magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), computed tomography angiography (CTA), X-ray and echocardiograms provide images of the heart muscle, valves, veins and arteries. To schedule your procedure, call (844) 865-7459.
- Cardiac catheterization, or coronary angiogram, is an interventional cardiology procedure that provides real-time X-ray images (fluoroscopy) to show the heart’s pumping ability, the health of the valves and arteries, as well as measure blood pressure. This technique is also used to collect biopsies and blood samples. To schedule your procedure, call (844) 865-7459.
- Ultrasound studies such as echocardiogram and transesophogeal echocardiogram (TEE) are tests that use sound waves to create a detailed, moving picture of the heart and valves. This test allows your doctor to evaluate the functioning of your heart.
Northwest Health - La Porte has been recognized as an Accredited Echocardiogram Facility by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.