Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Imaging

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When a patient experiences chest pain or other symptoms of a heart problem, the path to treatment may begin with a diagnostic imaging scan. These are some of the tools and techniques used by the cardiologists at Physicians Regional Healthcare System in diagnosing and caring for patients.

Cardiologists at Physicians Regional Healthcare System utilize a range of special equipment to help diagnose heart disease. If you have an appointment with a cardiologist, once you receive a diagnosis, a doctor will work with you to provide an appropriate therapy. Using the right imaging equipment will allow your doctor to better understand your condition and begin treatment.

Common Cardiovascular Imaging Procedures
Clinical cardiologists may use a wide range of tools to diagnose heart disease, including:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Holter monitor
• Echocardiogram (echo)
• Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA)
• Cardiac MRI
• Nuclear medicine scans
• Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
• Cardiac catheterization - In order to confirm the presence of heart disease, cardiologists may use cardiac catheterization. Coronary angiogram is an invasive cardiology procedure that provides real-time X-ray images (fluoroscopy) to show the heart’s coronary anatomy, the health of the valves and arteries, as well as measure blood pressure. This technique is also used to collect blood samples

Schedule a Cardiovascular Imaging Appointment Today
To find a cardiologist near you – or to learn more about our diagnostic imaging services – contact one of our two locations in the Naples area. You can also find a provider online

Call (239) 354-6000 | Collier Blvd
Call (239) 348-4000 | Pine Ridge