Peripheral Vascular Intervention
What is Peripheral Vascular Intervention? Peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) are procedures used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) or atherosclerosis. The goal of PVI is to restore blood flow to […]
Ultrasound/Doppler
A doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to assess the heart’s functions and structures. The doppler ultrasound exam does not use any injections or radiation. […]
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
What is an Ankle-Brachial Index? The ankle-brachial index, or ABI, is a non-invasive test that uses inflatable cuffs to gauge blood flow in the leg, foot, and toe arteries. The […]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlarged or swollen area in the aorta. Since the aorta is the largest vessel in the body, an AAA rupture would require emergency […]
Carotid Disease
What is Carotid Disease? Carotid disease occurs when the carotid arteries become narrowed as a result of atherosclerosis. The carotid arteries act as a transport system, carrying oxygenated blood to […]
Holter/Event Monitor
What is a Holter Monitor? A Holter monitor is a portable electrocardiogram (ECG) that measures your heart’s electrical current for a period of time varying from 24 hours to 72 […]