Cardiac Preventative Testing

Advanced Cardiac Testing as Part of Your Comprehensive Assessment

As part of Almira Medical's full preventative care approach, our cardiac testing plays a crucial role in assessing and safeguarding your heart health. These advanced, non-invasive tests are seamlessly integrated into your overall assessment, providing the insights needed to take charge of your cardiovascular wellness.

Echocardiography

An echocardiogram is a vital component of your preventative cardiac assessment, offering a detailed ultrasound view of your heart's chambers, valves, and overall function. This test helps identify longstanding conditions such as high blood pressure effects, prior heart attacks, congenital abnormalities, and valve diseases. For enhanced imaging, a safe contrast agent called Definity may be used. This quick, painless test takes less than 45 minutes and provides a wealth of information about your heart health.

12-Lead ECG

A 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a key part of your cardiac assessment, designed to evaluate the electrical activity of your heart while at rest. This quick, non-invasive test is instrumental in identifying arrhythmias or abnormalities in electrical conduction, ensuring potential risks are detected early and addressed effectively.

Cardiac Stress Test

To understand how your heart performs under stress, we include cardiac stress testing in your assessment. This test combines a graded treadmill exercise test (GXT) with a stress echocardiogram to screen for coronary artery disease. As you exercise to a target heart rate, we monitor your heart's electrical activity through ECG leads and assess structural changes with a post-exercise echocardiogram. This dual approach provides a comprehensive understanding of your heart's capacity and resilience.

Holter Monitor Test

A Holter monitor is a continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) that records the electrical activity of the heart typically over a period of 48 or 72 hours to check for any dangerous cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. A cardiac technician applies the electrodes in-office to your chest. The monitor should not interfere with your normal daily activities such as exercise.

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Blood Pressure Monitoring

Accurate blood pressure management is critical for overall cardiovascular health. As part of your comprehensive assessment, we offer Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), which measures your blood pressure over 24 hours. This gold-standard test provides the most reliable diagnosis of hypertension and helps refine treatment strategies when standard measurements may be inconclusive.

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The Role of Cardiac Testing in Your Preventative Care

At Almira Medical, cardiac testing is an integral part of your overall assessment, ensuring that every aspect of your heart health is carefully evaluated. By combining these advanced tests with the other components of our comprehensive preventative care model, we deliver a holistic approach to identifying risks, optimizing wellness, and empowering you to lead a healthier life.

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