Physicians use many tests to help diagnose a patient with a heart condition. Southern Illinois Healthcare offers a comprehensive array of diagnostic cardiac services, several of which are available in all of our facilities so it is more convenient. Our courteous and professional staff will help with instruction during the tests and make you feel comfortable. Physicians who specialize in heart disease will interpret the studies and send a report to your physician. Your personal physician will then discuss the findings with you. Various diagnostic tests include:
- Electrocardiography (EKG/ECG)
- Stress Test (Exercise Electrocardiography)
- Holter Monitoring (Ambulatory Electrocardiography)
- Event Monitoring
- Echocardiography
- Dobutamine Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Persantine/Adenosine Stress Test
- Tilt table Studies
- Cardiolite/Sestamibi Thallium Cardiac Scan (Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Scan)
- Cardiac Enzyme Studies
- Cardiac Risk Profile (lipid panel)
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac CT Angiography
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Please contact your physician or cardiologist to schedule an appointment. If you have additional questions or concerns, you may call 866.744.2468.