NON-INVASIVE CARDIAC DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

In order to develop a more accurate treatment plan, we often use diagnostic procedures to determine the cardiac condition of our patients. Our in-office cardiac diagnostic center provides the full range of diagnostic tests, which can be conveniently and rapidly done in our office. These diagnostic tests may include:

•  Complete History and Physical Examination
•  Treadmill Stress Testing
•  Holter Monitoring/Event Monitoring
•  Electrocardiography
•  Echocardiography
•  Stress Echo
•  Nuclear Cardiology
•  Peripheral Vascular Testing
•  Cardiac CT (Hospital Only)
•  Cardiac MRI (Hospital Only)

CARDIAC SERVICES

Upon completion of the necessary diagnostic testing, our physicians will then work with the referring physician to determine the best possible course of treatment. Often we can help our patients develop a diet and exercise routine that will prevent potential cardiac problems in the future. Our invasive and non-invasive procedures for the treatment of cardiac conditions may include:

•  Medical Therapy
•  Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation & Monitoring
•  Cardiac Catheterization
•  Stent Placement
•  Angioplasty
•  Radio Frequency Arrhythmia Ablation
•  Enhanced External Counter Pulsation
•  Pacemakers

Piedmont Cardiology Associates has composed a team of ten top board-certified cardiologists to provide the best possible cardiovascular care to Hickory, Valdese, Lenoir, Taylorsville, Lincolnton and throughout the Unifour area. We specialize in an expansive range of cardiovascular diagnostics and interventions, including echocardiology, pacemaker evaluation, lipid profiling and nuclear cardiology.