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To determine the "state of your heart" and the condition of
your cardiovascular system, our cardiologists and cardiopulmonary
technologists may administer several kinds of diagnostic
procedures. Some of the tests offered Hamilton are described
below.
An Electrocardiogram (EKG) records the electrical impulses
traveling through the heart on graph paper. The purpose
is to evaluate the heart's function, to determine the presence
of abnormal electrical impulses and to detect heart damage.
Echocardiography (Echo) is a test that uses ultrasonic waves to form
a graph or picture of types of tissue in the heart. The
purpose is to learn about the heart's size, shape, function,
movement and surrounding structures.
A Stress Test records the heart's electrical activity
and performance under stress. This test is usually administered
while the patient is walking or running on a treadmill.
Stress Echocardiography (Stress Echo) combines a stress test
with Echocardiography, which utilizes ultrasonic waves to
form a picture of the types of tissue in the heart.
A Thallium Stress Test combines a stress test with
nuclear cardiac imaging. The patient receives an injection
of thallium before the stress test, followed by nuclear
imaging of the heart.
An Electroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive test
that graphically records the electrical impulses of the
brain cells.
A Pulmonary Function Test is a series of measurements
that evaluate lung function.
Trans Esophageal Echo (TEE) is a test that provides visualization
of the heart through a probe into the esophagus.
The Pacemaker clinic accurately and reliably records and
transmits the patient's EKG and Pacemaker rate over the
telephone.
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