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Cardiopulmonary Tests at Saint John
Non-invasive services provide maximum information with minimum risk
Identifying your problem is the first step toward correcting it. Patients experiencing heart and lung problems are in excellent hands at Saint John Hospital. Our exceptional cardiopulmonary medical professionals provide the very best in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation services.
Saint John's advanced echocardiography unit studies cardiac functions through non-invasive tests such as:
- Stress echocardiography. This helps doctors detect coronary artery disease by comparing the heart at rest and during exercise or stress. It uses sound waves before, during or immediately after physical exercise, such as treadmill exercise, to take pictures of the heart.
- Stress tests. Also called a treadmill test, this helps your doctor to determine how well your heart handles work by raising your heart rate. During exercise, the heart needs to pump more blood to generate more oxygen. The stress test reveals whether the arteries are pumping enough blood to the heart. It's also a good way to determine how much exercise is appropriate for you.
- EKGs. An electrocardiogram measures the heart's electrical impulses through sensors taped to the chest. It is used to find out whether the heart rate and rhythm are normal or if heart damage has occurred.
- Holter monitors. These show heart impulses over time. Patients usually wear sensors attached to a small recording device for 24 hours.
- Nuclear medicine. This allows doctors to use radiosensitive cameras to document organ function and structure. It's a painless and cost-effective tool to provide information about your heart that might otherwise require surgery.
Our leading edge equipment in our cardiopulmonary testing facility has special features that enhance the quality of images, allowing physicians to more accurately diagnose your condition.
Find a cardiac physician at Saint John Hospital.
For more information on the Cardiopulmonary Services at Saint John, call 913-680-6060.
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