Cardiology Wellness Exam
Listen to your heart’s health
This test helps us look for any signs of heart disease and assess your risk of developing heart disease in the future as part of the checkup. You may need a cardiac wellness exam if you suffer from:
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Obesity and high blood sugar levels
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Elevated blood pressure
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High blood cholesterol levels
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Certain health-damaging habits, such as smoking and drinking alcohol
What happens during a Cardio Wellness Exam?
During a Cardio Wellness Exam, one of our doctors will ask you about your symptoms and offer you screening tests to evaluate your cardiovascular health and risk factors.
The doctor might advise you to begin heart disease screenings at a younger age if you are at high risk for the disease or have a strong family history.
What are its benefits?
Stress Testing can be beneficial because:
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It helps us orient treatment choices.
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It allows us to determine the effectiveness of heart treatment.
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It aids us in determining the severity of a pre-existing heart condition.
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Am I eligible for Stress Testing?We recommend this kind of test if you have had at least one of these: Shortness of breath Diabetes Chest pain Symptoms of limited blood flow to your heart A recent heart attack A recent heart procedure Feeling faint or fluttering heartbeat during exercise Symptoms of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
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Is it a painful test?This is an absolutely painless procedure. There is, however, exercise involved, this is why you may slightly sweat.
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How long does it take?Including prep time and actual exercise testing, a Stress Test usually takes about an hour. Exercise testing takes about 15 minutes, where you'll walk on a treadmill or pedal a stationary bicycle.