Cardiology: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuclear Cardiology?
Nuclear Cardiology is a specialty of cardiology that uses radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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Your doctor has ordered a cardiac stress test. The test will be done through the Nuclear Medicine Department. It is a two-part scan that will show if there are areas of the heart muscle that may not be getting enough blood either at rest or during stress or exercise. Depending on the test your doctor ordered, you will either be walking on the treadmill or you will get a medication to increase the blood flow to the heart. ...
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Who are the experts in interventional cardiology?
The Interventional Cardiology team of physicians at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are world-renowned leaders in their field – utilizing state-of-the-art technology and procedures, many of which have been developed and tested at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The catheterization laboratories at BWH support approximately 1,800 coronary interventions and over 5,000 total procedures each year, including many on an outpatient basis. Click here for our staff listing.
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What is interventional cardiology?
Interventional cardiology refers to various non-surgical procedures for treating cardiovascular disease. Interventional cardiologists use catheters – thin, flexible tubes – to get inside blood vessels for diagnostic tests or to repair damaged vessels or other heart structures, often avoiding the need for surgery.
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Interventional Cardiology has emerged more than a decade ago as an alternative to traditional cardiac surgery. Through the use of minimally invasive catherter-based techniques and innovative drug therapies and devices, many conditions can now be treated without surgery or lengthy hospital stays.
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Interventional cardiology uses catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases. Many different heart procedures can be performed using catheterization, which most often involves the insertion of a sheath into the femoral artery and cannulating the heart under X-ray visualization. Examples of interventional cardiology procedures include angioplasty and valvuloplasty.
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What is non-invasive cardiology?
Non invasive cardiology focuses at improving the blood supply to the heart without any form of invasive surgeries, catheters etc. and alternating the blood chemistry – the reason which is causing the blockages to develop. The treatments normally used in non-invasive cardiology are
Arterial Clearance Therapy also known as Chelation (Details in brochure)
EECP: (Enhance External Counter Pulsation) (Details in brochure)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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What is pediatric cardiology?
Pediatric Cardiology deals with heart problems in babies (including unborn babies), children and adolescents, including structural, functional, and rhythm (heartbeat) problems. Of all heart problems in children, congenital heart defects (those present at birth) are the most common, afflicting some 30-35,000 children each year in the US. Because congenital heart disease requires special expertise for diagnosis and treatment, "pediatric" cardiology may also extend to adults with congenital heart disease.
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Pediatric Cardiology deals with heart problems in babies (including unborn babies), children and adolescents, including structural, functional, and rhythm (heartbeat) problems. Of all heart problems in children, congenital heart defects (those present at birth) are the most common, afflicting some 30-35,000 children each year in the United States. Because congenital heart disease requires special expertise for diagnosis and treatment, "pediatric" cardiology may extend to adults with congenital heart disease. ...
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How does your cardiology practice differ from any other cardiology practice?
Lebanon Cardiology makes every effort to exceed the expectations of our patients and their families. Our mission is to have compassion and treat each patient with dignity, respect, kindness and courtesy. We strive to exceed standards for quality by evaluating and benchmarking for improvement in what we do. With every interaction, we try to demonstrate our care and concern for each one as an individual. We truly care and support those with whom we work and work together to achieve these common goals for our patients.
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What is preventive cardiology?
The practice of medicine to prevent heart attack and stroke: first, by diagnosing the genetic and environmental influences that can lead to disease, and second, by treating those factors. The composition of plaque can be changed and plaque accumulation can be reversed.
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Preventive cardiology is a field that has developed in recent years which utilizes advanced technology and an improved understanding of cardiovascular disease to prevent atherosclerosis. Patients with abnormal lab tests are treated before symptoms develop, and the risk factors of individuals who have experienced an event such as a heart attack, stroke, vascular or heart surgery, or angioplasty are managed and ameliorated. ...
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Why an exchange standard for cardiology?
A common medium for image exchange is a necessity for many cardiologists. Cardiologists often send patients' images to another physician for consultation, and cardiovascular research depends on the analysis of images collected from many clinical sources. Since the introduction of digital imaging to the cardiac laboratory, various systems intended to replace traditional cine film have been installed worldwide. ...
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What are indications for Cardiology?
The most common use today is to evaluate myocardium viability in patients that are candidates for revascularization.
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What is nuclear cardiology imaging?
Nuclear cardiology studies are procedures in which a small amount of radioactive material is used to assess myocardial blood flow, evaluate the pumping function of the heart and visualize the size and location of a heart attack.
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What does preventative cardiology consist of?
Preventative cardiology would include assessment of cardiovascular risk factors, which would include diet and cholesterol, blood pressure control, exercise, presence/absence of diabetes, and hopefully the absence of smoking. We look at all these risk factors and try to modify them and prevent development of cardiovascular disease.
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Where is the Division of Pediatric Cardiology located?
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology is located in Manhattan in New York City. Please visit the division's website for more information: www.mssm.edu/peds/pediatric_cardiology
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What is the place of EBAC within the accreditation structure in cardiology?
EBAC accreditation system and proceedings are based on the EACCME Charter on CME and other relative documents. EACCME is an institution of the UEMS, thus being a formal representation of European countries, and so formally EBAC credits should be recognised by national accreditation authorities. As EBAC accreditation concerns only international CME programmes in cardiology, it is not competitive, but complementary to the competence and activities of national accreditation authorities.
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Does U.S. Cardiology have the expertise to help with contract negotiations?
Absolutely. We act as a broker of good faith that helps smooth out the negotiation process. Visit our resource center for links to useful discussions of such issues as restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses, compensation, production bonuses, partnership tracks, buy-ins and tail coverage.
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What is nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology or a PET scan?
Nuclear medicine or nuclear cardiology scans (for example, positron emission tomography, or PET) use a radioactive isotope to trace the activity or inactivity of the cells in a body. It can detect damaged or nonfunctioning areas and is particularly good at showing the brain, at examining cancer cell activity or showing damaged parts of organs (such as the heart).
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Does Central Florida Cardiology Group provide laboratory services?
Laboratory services, other than Coumadin, are not provided in our clinic. Please contact your insurance company to locate a lab that is approved by your insurance company. back to top Medical records
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How many Cardiologists are located at Lebanon Cardiology Associates?
There are eleven Board-Certified Cardiologists, four Physician-Assistants, and one Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
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What insurance plans does Pasco Cardiology Center accept?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna Healthcare, Cigna Healthcare and most major insurance plans. We accept Medicare assignment.
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Where is the official web site for Emory University's Division of Cardiology?
Email the Division for the most current URL by clicking here. Back to Tribute Home Page Note: This is the unofficial web tribute to Emory Cardiology that has been put together as a token of gratitude for the exceptional training that Dr. Chung had received as a cardiology fellow (1997-2001). Copyright © 1998-2009 Andrew B. Chung, M.D., Ph.D. All
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How many new Cardiologists are expected to join the Cardiology Program?
The number of Cardiologists at TBRHSC will double from four to eight during the implementation of the Program.
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Is a cardiology consultation visit covered by health insurance?
The services of a cardiology consultation are typically covered by medical insurance as medically indicated. Cedars-Sinai Women's Heart Center can provide information about what to ask your insurance carrier prior to your visit regarding pre-authorization and copayments. We encourage you to let the center bill your insurance for your cardiology consultation, particularly when diagnostic testing is recommended.
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Why are nuclear cardiology procedures performed?
Nuclear scans are done in two circumstances: [1] to determine if heart artery blockages are present (coronary artery disease) in patients who have developed symptoms that suggest the possibility of heart trouble, such as chest pressure, or burning, or who are at significant risk of heart trouble (persons with diabetes or high cholesterol, for example), or [2] among patients with known heart trouble to determine their risk of an event in the future. ...
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What Cardiology services are available at the Hospital?
The Friendly Society Private Hospital has a 5-bed Coronary Care / High Dependency Unit equipped with the latest diagnostic and treatment equipment, as well as an on-site cardiologist. This is the only private Coronary Care facility between the Sunshine Coast and Townsville.
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What are the newest advances of Pediatric Cardiology?
We are now able to correct some congenital heart defects which in the past required open-heart surgery. The FDA has now approved a device, which can be used through a cardiac catheterization procedure to close small either upper or lower chamber holes of the heart. A cardiac catheterization is a study where a catheter is placed in the child's groin, and the catheter is directed up to the heart and the device is placed at the tip of the catheter. ...
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What are the requirements for application to the Specialized Residency in Cardiology?
Application Packet Application form Letter of interest Official transcript(s) Three letters of recommendation Curriculum Vitae PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy Pharmacy practice residency (Post Graduate Year 1) Pharmacy licensure in the State of Pennsylvania (expected to be obtained as soon as possible)
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