Cardiac & diagnostic care
Cardiac Evaluation
Evaluation of heart symptoms and cardiovascular risk with appropriate testing and referral.
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What is cardiac evaluation?
A cardiac evaluation considers symptoms, history, examination, and risk factors to decide whether heart-related testing or specialist care is needed.
When should I see a healthcare provider?
Prompt evaluation is important for palpitations, exertional shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, or new exercise intolerance. Call 911 for severe chest pain, stroke signs, or life-threatening symptoms.
How is it evaluated?
The visit may include vital signs, heart and lung examination, laboratory testing, EKG, ambulatory monitoring, imaging, stress testing, or referral as appropriate.
What may treatment or management involve?
Next steps depend on findings and may include risk-factor treatment, medication, additional testing, cardiology referral, or urgent evaluation.
Your care plan depends on your history, examination, and clinical findings. This page is general information and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
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Can I book this service online?+
Use the appointment page to view available times and book the visit type that best fits your goal. The scheduling system rechecks the selected time before confirmation.
Can this be handled with telehealth?+
Some concerns may be appropriate for telehealth, while others require an in-person examination or testing. The care team will help determine the right setting.
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