Cardiac Tests & Heart Diagnosis - Olympia, WA
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A serious heart problem is a serious concern. That’s why the Providence St. Peter Regional Heart Center is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and highly trained physicians and staff to aid in your heart diagnosis.
Cardiac Testing, Olympia
Cardiac CT (Computerized Topography)
Available by referral from a cardiologist, cardiac CT is a test that uses CT technology to visualize the heart, coronary circulation and vessels. It may also show if there is a build up of plaque in the heart’s arteries and whether additional tests are needed.
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
This allows physicians to evaluate the function of the heart or confirm the presence of heart disease. It also provides critical information needed for further treatment.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound procedure that uses sound waves to evaluate the size, strength and condition of the chambers and valves of the heart.
Electrophysiology Study
A procedure to evaluate problems associated with an abnormal heart rhythm.
Exercise Stress Testing
A simple test to assess the effect of exercise on the heart.
Nuclear Medicine Testing
Lowdose radiation creates images that demonstrate heart function and blood flow to the heart muscle.