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Topic: Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures

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	UCLA Cardiology Fellowship Training Program - Scope of Training
		All cardiology trainees are trained in the performance and interpretation of exercise ECG tests during their noninvasive laboratory rotations.
		Cardiology fellows are responsible for teaching and supervising residents in internal medicine as well as medical students, other cardiology trainees and allied health personnel and for working collaboratively with other health care professionals.
		Cardiology trainees are expected to provide confidential evaluations of each faculty member they work with regarding the quality of teaching and professional conduct.
	www.cardiology.med.ucla.edu /fellowship/scope_of_training.htm (2539 words)

	Physician Assistants and Cardiology
		In the field of cardiology, PAs' rigorous medical education, versatility, and commitment to patient care are "just what the doctor ordered." The addition of a PA to a practice offers a busy cardiologist the benefits of higher patient satisfaction levels, increased revenues, and a more flexible work schedule.
		Cardiology PAs' knowledge of the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs, ventilator management, and artificial cardiac devices facilitates the treatment of inpatients and outpatients with cardiac conditions.
		Comparing 929 diagnostic catheterizations performed by PAs with supervision by a cardiologist to 4,521 catheterizations performed by cardiology fellows, the study showed the incidence of major complications, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, arrhythmia requiring defibrillation or pacemaker placement, pulmonary edema requiring mechanical ventilation, and vascular complications requiring surgical intervention, were nearly identical in both groups.
	www.aapa.org /gandp/cardiology.html (1180 words)

	Tests & Procedures
		During the test, your EKG is continuously monitored; blood pressure measurements are done prior to, during and after the test.
		A graded exercise stress test (GXT) is the observation and recording of an individual physiological response during a measured exercise challenge.
		The test gives information about the presence and type of arrhythmia (disturbances in the heart's rhythm), can be used to determine the effectiveness of various drug therapy, i.e., medication that is given for high blood pressure, arrhythmias, or angina.
	www.thecardiologycenter.com /tests.html (3912 words)

	Cardiac Catheterization Procedure - Genesis Health System
		Special supplies are used for this procedure, including a larger groin catheter, a small wire to cross the area of disease, and a balloon-tipped catheter to inflate within the area of disease.
		During this procedure, a catheter with a special grinding device is used to clear away the plaque in your blocked artery.
		When the procedure is complete, the groin catheter (sheath) may be removed and pressure applied to the puncture site for 20 to 30 minutes to stop the bleeding or one of several closure devices may be used to seal the artery.
	www.genesishealth.com /services/cardiology/tests/catheterization.aspx (3126 words)

	Diagnostic Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		MRI is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
		Upper GI series is a diagnostic test that examines the organs of the upper part of the digestive system: the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).
		A sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the physician to examine the inside of a portion of the large intestine, and is helpful in identifying the causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, abnormal growths, and bleeding.
	www.montefiore.org /healthlibrary/adult/digest/diag (1649 words)

	Children's Hospital: pediatric cardiology care for heart disease, atrial septal defect, heart murmur
		Each pediatric cardiologist in our children's cardiology program offers diagnostic and cardiac catheterization procedures and provides a range of services to care for children with congenital heart disease, atrial septal defect, heart murmur and other childhood heart problems.
		Diagnostic and specialty cardiac catheterization procedures are provided to reduce adverse events related to hospitalization and surgery.
		A cardiac catheterization is a specialized procedure in which a long, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into a vein and guided into the heart, allowing pediatric cardiologists a closer look at the structures inside the heart.
	www.childrensmercy.org /cardiology/default.htm (908 words)

	Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The diagnostic tests in cardiology are methods of identifying heart conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic, heart function.
		A variety of blood tests are available for analyzing cholesterol transport behavior, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, lipoprotein little a, homocysteine, C-reactive protein, blood sugar control: fasting, after eating or averages using glycosylated albumen or hemoglobin, myoglobin, creatine kinase, troponin, brain-type natriuretic peptide, etc. to assess the evolution of coronary artery disease and evidence of existing damage.
		Cardiac stress testing is used to determine to assess cardiac function and to disclose evidence of exertion-related cardiac hypoxia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardiology_diagnostic_tests_and_procedures (1028 words)

	Cardiovascular Services - Greenwich Hospital
		During this test, as the examination table is tilted to simulate the effects of standing up, blood pressure and other vital signs are monitored.
		It may be diagnosed with various tests such as arteriography, in which a dye is injected into the bloodstream to show the location and severity of a blockage.
		During a diagnostic electrophysiology study, a thin catheter is inserted into a vein or artery in the groin and guided to the heart to measure the heart’s electrical activity and pathways.
	www.greenhosp.org /medicalservices_cardiology-patientcare3.asp (656 words)

	Physician supervision of diagnostic tests (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Some physicians argued to HHS that this level of supervision for cardiovascular stress tests may be somewhat inconsistent with a 1990 joint task force statement set forth by the American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
		First, diagnostic tests furnished to hospital inpatients or outpatients will not be subject to these regulations where the outpatient tests are performed by or under the supervision of the hospital or where the inpatient tests are performed under arrangement with the hospital and billed by the hospital.
		Second, diagnostic tests personally performed by a physician or services billed as "incident to" physician services would not be subject to the requirements.
	www.physiciansnews.com /law/298vukmer.html (889 words)

	CFTS
		The rotation is not intended to be procedure intensive and the fellow is expected to be involved in the care of the patients undergoing these procedures.
		Cardiology Fellows interested in a more in-depth exposure to invasive electrophysiology can choose to take an additional elective rotation in the third year of their cardiology training in the clinical EP laboratory.
		During the arrhythmia/electrophysiology rotation, Cardiology Fellows are expected interpret ambulatory ECG recordings (Holter monitors an event monitors0 under the supervision of Dr. Niraj Varma, Director of the ECG and Holter Laboratory.
	www.cwru.edu /med/cardiology/CFTS.htm (3228 words)

	Clinical Training Opportunities
		Clinical trainees in the CCU act as consultants to interns, residents and attending physicians, and are responsible, in consultation with the full-time attending staff, for the care of all patients.
		In addition, under the supervision of attending physicians, they perform all invasive procedures, are involved in a large number of clinical research protocols, and participate in the daily work and attending rounds.
		Diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures and angioplasty are performed only by full-time University faculty; more than 6,000 patients are evaluated and more than 1,000 interventional procedures are performed annually.
	cardiology.wustl.edu /fello/fellotrain.html (2883 words)

	Department Of Medicine
		Dr. Schwartz has published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (August 2003) evidence of the ability of serial cardiac SPECT myocardial perfusion studies to monitor the effectiveness of aggressive medical therapy including statin (cholesterol lowering) medications which are given to reduce the risk of heart attack and death.
		The heart of the new nuclear cardiology laboratory is a system that combines technetium-99 sestamibi with a high-performance multi-head gamma camera, enabling the team to assess simultaneously both cardiac function and regional cardiac blood flow.
		The sensitivity and availability of this test make it an excellent and efficient method of diagnosing whether chest pain is of cardiac origin and assess the associated risk of heart attack or death.
	www.urmc.rochester.edu /medicine/cardiology/nuclear.aspx (1124 words)

	Columbia University Medical Center, Cardiology Fellowship Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Although there are numerous investigators at the institution and on this training grant, we have listed many of the investigators in the Cardiology Division on the Research Mentors page with a brief description of their research interests and recent publications.
		In addition, a large number of interventional procedures are performed: coronary stenting, coronary angioplasty, rotational atherectomy, intravascular ultrasound, percutaneous valvuloplasty, and investigational interventions such as percutaneous laser myocardial revascularization and intracoronary irradiation.
		The cardiology fellow rounds with a staff cardiologist who is experienced in the pre- and postoperative care of cardiac surgical patients.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /dept/cardiology/fellowship.html (2046 words)

	Department of Medicine: Cardiology
		The focus of the non-invasive cardiology team is to analyze and interpret diagnostic tests for inpatient and outpatient populations.
		The treadmill test is a continuous ECG monitoring targeted to blood pressure and heart rate during physical exertion.
		During the test, you lie on a table that can be moved to a nearly upright position while our symptoms, heart rate, and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
	www.med.miami.edu /med/cardiology/non-invasive.asp (799 words)

	Heart Disease Static While Tests and Treatments Proliferate - CME Teaching Brief® - MedPage Today
		Be aware that these studies suggest that the use of image-based testing as well as invasive diagnostic procedures has increased dramatically in the last decade.
		Physicians are frequently using imaging stress tests and cardiac catheterization to evaluate asymptomatic patients.
		But while the number of tests such as stress tests and stenting increased during the years from 1993 to 2001 in all racial and gender groups, women and non-white men were still less likely to be offered cardiac procedures.
	www.medpagetoday.com /Cardiology/AcuteCoronarySyndrome/tb/2537 (897 words)

	Cardiology Fellowship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The three-year cardiology fellowship is accredited by the ACGME and consists of 24 to 30 months of clinical cardiology and 6 to 12 months of research.
		The presentations are available on the UTMB Cardiology web page (along with other information and an application form for the fellowship program) and have been frequently visited as a resource by web browsers from across the country (see http://www.cardiology.utmb.edu).
		The Cardiology interventional fellowship is under the direction of Barry F. Uretsky, M.D., and is accredited by the ACGME to train two individuals for one year in the fundamentals of interventional cardiology.
	www.cardiology.utmb.edu /Education/fellowship.shtm (1059 words)

	Services - Cardiology Associates of Ft. Lauderdale, P.A. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This procedure is accomplished by using various techniques for the purpose of re-establishing coronary blood flow.
		This procedure is an important exam which is beneficial for the evaluation and follow-up of coronary artery disease, chest pain syndromes, functional capacity (exercise tolerance) and analysis of blood pressure and heart rate responses.
		A type of stress test that is conducted on a treadmill using various walking protocols.
	www.cardiology-associates.com /services.html (1198 words)

	Cardiology Division at the University of Maryland Medicine
		The Cardiology Division is internationally known for leadership in the diagnosis and management of complex heart disease.
		Cardiac Catheterization - a diagnostic procedure in which a tiny, hollow tube (catheter) is inserted into an artery in the leg or arm in order to determine the location and severity of blockages.
		Angioplasty - a procedure used to open or widen blocked coronary arteries and improve blood flow to the heart.
	www.umm.edu /cardiology (599 words)

	Cardiovascular Training Program
		They are expected to continue to refine their clinical skills and assume additional responsibilities in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease, obtain additional training and experience in the performance and applications of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while under the direct supervision of the faculty member.
		Faculty members are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of patient care, scholarship and clinical knowledge in their capacity as educators and role models for the trainees.
		Because the Division of Cardiology is directly affiliated with the Department of Medicine and the training program in Internal Medicine, Fellows are able to maintain their skills in the aspects of general internal medicine and those that relate to Cardiology.
	www.hopkinsmedicine.org /cardiology/fellowships (2442 words)

	All Services
		The environment of our new cardiology unit is designed to be conducive to healing while utilizing state of the art technology.
		Stamford Hospital’s Department of Cardiology is firmly committed not only to treating and healing heart disease, but also to helping educate and inspire people in the community to prevent it.
		We adhere to the principles of preventive cardiology, offering a comprehensive array of assessment and screening evaluations, prevention programs and educational and awareness events directed at helping healthy people to avoid heart disease, in addition to working with cardiovascular patients to help them become stronger.
	www.stamfordhospital.org /Services/Cardiology/default.aspx (336 words)

	Raritan Bay Medical Center Hospitals - New Jersey Hospitals Providing Quality Healthcare Services and Programs
		Most inpatient and outpatient cardiac testing will be available at this location so that patients will be more comfortable and all the information will be accessible to the physician.
		The test is sometimes used to confirm or disprove that a patient's symptoms are due to coronary artery disease.
		The test is most often used to assess the extent of coronary disease in order to assist the physician in making appropriate recommendations and treatment.
	www.rbmc.org /services/cardiology.asp (700 words)

	Cardiology Service
		A cardiology technician obtains a blood pressure measurement from the front leg of a German Short-haired Pointer.
		Most animals are either referred because a local veterinarian recognizes signs that point to a heart or blood circulation problem, or are self-referred by breeders who want their potential breeding stock evaluated for heart defects before they commit the animal to a breeding program.
		Generally, owners can expect to arrive for their appointment, then leave the animal at the hospital for the day to allow tests to be performed, and can pick their animal back up at the end of the day.
	vmthpub.vetmed.wisc.edu /sa_services/med/cardiology/cardiology.htm (471 words)

	What Is a Cardiologist? Find a Cardiologist - CardiologyChannel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Cardiology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.
		A subspecialty educational program in cardiology must provide training and supervised experience in the evaluation and management of a variety of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
		As of 1999, an examination is administered to assess knowledge base and clinical decision making of interventional procedures, such as catheterization, balloon angioplasty, stent insertion, Rotablator, and the use of various cutting and laser devices that remove plaque from arteries.
	www.cardiologychannel.com /cardiologist.shtml (955 words)

	Nuclear Cardiology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The are recognized as valuable clinical procedures for assessing patients with various types of cardiac disease, including patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease, patients who have had recent myocardial infarction, patients needing non-cardiac surgery, and selected patients with arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease.
		Adequate training in nuclear cardiology also requires extensive exposure to and hand-on experiences with the various stress protocols associated with the imaging procedures.
		The procedures will include preparation, calibration, and administration of the radiopharmaceutical dose, stress testing procedures as above, utilization of the electrocardiographic gating device, basic operation and quality control of the gamma camera, and operation of the imaging computer system including acquisition, image processing, and appropriate display.
	www.cardiologyfellowship.org /html/nuclear_cardiology.htm (1117 words)

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