LifeStar AF Express™ Auto-Detect Looping Monitor 1-lead auto-trigger cardiac monitor with a unique algorithm that detects and automatically records asymptomatic events of AFIB, Bradycardia and Tachycardia Provides up to 30 days of monitoring Symptomatic events are manually recorded Patients manually transmit events by landline phone to LifeWatch ZIOPATCH – ZIO Patch The ZIO® Patch is a new form of ambulatory cardiac monitoring described as a wearable patch. The ZIO Patch is unique compared to traditional Holter monitors as the monitoring device has no leads, no wires and no batteries.  The ZIO Patch weighs just a few ounces that is a…
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ABOUT 100 PATIENTS ARE MONITORED FOR THEIR WARFARIN (COUMADIN) DOSAGE WITH BLOOD DRAWN BY FINGER STICK IN OUR OFFICE OR COORDINATED AT HOME AND OUR OFFICE BY ALERE warfarin Pronunciation: WAR far in Brand: Coumadin, Jantoven Coumadin 1 mg round, pink, imprinted with Dupont, COUMADIN 1   Coumadin 10 mg round, white, imprinted with DuPont, COUMADIN 10   Coumadin 2 mg round, lavender, imprinted with COUMADIN 2, DuPont   Coumadin 2.5 mg round, green, imprinted with DuPont, COUMADIN 2 1/2   Coumadin 3 mg round, beige, imprinted with DuPont, COUMADIN 3   Coumadin 4 mg round, blue, imprinted with DuPont,…
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A dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE) may be used if you are unable to exercise. Dobutamine is put in a vein and causes the heart to beat faster. It mimics the effects of exercise on the heart. How do I get ready for a dobutamine stress echocardiogram? Your doctor will explain the procedure to you and let you ask questions. You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your permission to do the test. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear. Tell the doctor if you are allergic to or sensitive to any…
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Stress echocardiography Stress echocardiography is a test that uses ultrasound imaging to show how well your heart muscle is working to pump blood to your body. It is most often used to detect a decrease in blood flow to the heart from narrowing in the coronary arteries. How the Test is Performed This test is done at a medical center or health care provider’s office. A resting echocardiogram will be done first. While you lie on your left side with your left arm out, a small device called a transducer is held against your chest. A special gel is used…
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A Doppler ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to see how blood flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors evaluate blood flow through major arteries and veins, such as those of the arms, legs, and neck. It can show blocked or reduced flow of blood through narrow areas in the major arteries of the neck that could cause a stroke. It also can reveal blood clots in leg veins (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) that could break loose and block blood flow to the lungs (pulmonary embolism). See pictures of a stroke and an embolus. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound…
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The office strive to see new patients on the same day that patients are referred by themselves or come referred by other primary care physicians. Established patients are followed up in office and all efforts are made to make easy access to the clinic and avoid emergency room ad hoc visits

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is when your blood pressure is being measured as you move around, living your normal daily life. It is normally carried over 24 hours. It uses a small digital blood pressure machine that is attached to a belt around your body and which is connected to a cuff around your upper arm. It small enough that you can go about your normal daily life and even sleep with it on. Why might I need a 24-hour monitor? By measuring your blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours, your doctor is able to get clear pictures…
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An echocardiogram (also called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer. The device picks up echoes of the sound waves as they bounce off the different parts of your heart. These echoes are turned into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen. The different types of echocardiograms are: Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). This is the most common type. Views of the heart are obtained by moving the transducer to different locations on your chest or abdominal wall. Stress echocardiogram. During…
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An ambulatory electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. (Ambulatory means that you are able to walk.) Ambulatory monitors are referred to by several names, including ambulatory electrocardiogram, ambulatory EKG, Holter monitoring, 24-hour EKG, or cardiac event monitoring. Many heart problems become noticeable only during activity, such as exercise, eating, sex, stress, bowel movements, or even sleeping. A continuous 24-hour recording is more likely to detect any abnormal heartbeats that occur during these activities. Many people have irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) from time to time. The importance of irregular heartbeats depends…
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An exercise electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for changes in your heart while you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities can be seen only during exercise or while symptoms are present. This test is sometimes called a “stress test” or a “treadmill test.” During an exercise EKG, you may either walk on a motor-driven treadmill or pedal a stationary bicycle. The heart is a muscular pump made up of four chambers. The two upper chambers are called atria, and the two lower chambers are called ventricles. A natural electrical system causes the heart muscle to contract and pump…
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Minimally Invasive Vein Ablation Treatment Endovenous (or vein) ablation is a minimally invasive outpatient treatment for venous insufficiency that is performed using ultrasound guidance. After applying local anesthetic to the skin over the vein, an interventional radiologist inserts a thin tube known as a catheter, about the size of a strand of spaghetti, into the abnormal saphenous vein. Through this catheter, laser or radiofrequency energy is applied to the inside of the vein to seal it closed. Reflux within one of the saphenous veins can lead to pooling in its tributaries (branches), causing visible varicose veins to develop and more…
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