Cardiologists in Sarasota, FL

Conditions We Diagnose and Treat

Facing heart disease can feel overwhelming, but with the right team of doctors, as well as regular screenings and check-ups, you can regain control over your heart health. We offer treatment for a variety of heart issues you may face. Some of the conditions we treat include:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Hypertension
• Arrhythmia/Atrial fibrillation
• Heart failure
• Heart attack
• Carotid artery disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Congenital heart disease
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD) /Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
• Aortic aneurysm
• Cardiomyopathy
• Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)

Our Cardiac Diagnostic Testing and Procedures

The first and most important step in understanding the kind of heart health issues you face is to get a fast and accurate diagnosis from a cardiologist. Our cardiologists in Sarasota, Florida, rely on several tests and procedures to diagnose heart conditions. The following are just some of the tools your cardiologist may use when offering the in-depth care you deserve:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG): An electrocardiogram is a test that records the electrical signals from the heart, including its rate and rhythm. It uses temporary electrodes that are placed on your limbs and chest, creating a wave pattern for your cardiologist to interpret.
• Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound technology to check the function and structure of the heart. It helps diagnose heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, angina, and more.
• Stress Test: A stress test, also called an exercise test, involves putting your heart under the kind of stress it receives while you exercise to monitor how blood flows through it. If you're not healthy enough to exercise, we recreate the effects of exercise using medicine. It is a good option for detecting issues with heart valves.
• Vascular Ultrasound: This is a test that evaluates blood flow in the veins and arteries of your arms, legs, and neck. It can help diagnose deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, peripheral artery disease, and more.
• Angiogram: An angiogram uses X-rays to look at the heart's blood vessels. We inject a contrast material to make the passage of the blood easier to see.
• MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field as well as computer-generated radio waves to provide detailed images of the heart.
• CT: A CT scan creates high-resolution images of your heart that help to check for coronary artery, heart, valve, angina, and aorta diseases.
• Pacemaker Checks: If you have a pacemaker, this test helps to check its function and settings, as well as any abnormal heart readings it may have recorded. A doctor performs it using a computer that communicates wirelessly with the device.
• Holter Monitors: This is a small wearable device that records your heart's rhythm and is used to detect irregular heartbeats. Your cardiologist in Sarasota, Florida, may recommend this test if an electrocardiogram isn't effective.