Cardiac
evaluation and treatment convenient to Ashburn, Leesburg, Lansdowne, Broadlands,
Potomac Station and Potomac Falls. Choose a family physician that is board
certified in Internal Medicine and in Pediatrics located conveniently
to most locations in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Cardiovascular
screening is very important as death from cardiovascular causes is
the number 1 cause of death in the United States. A complete physical
examination and comprehensive cardiovascular screening can help identify
risk factors for cardiovascular disease before complications occur.
*Electrocardiogram-An EKG is a risk stratification
tool for chest pain. Changes in the EKG can provide valuable clues, and
can help to decide if the chest pain is caused by lack of blood flow to
the heart.
*Exercise
Stress Test-An ETT is a risk stratification tool for chest pain. Changes
in the ETT can provide valuable clues, and can help to decide if the chest
pain is caused by lack of blood flow to the heart
*Echocardiogram-A
cardiac ultrasound is a three dimensional picture of the heart used for
looking at the heart structure, function and valves.
*24
hour Holter Montoring-This 24 hour test can be used to help decide
if the irregular heart beats are a cause for concern.
*24
hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Montoring-Blood pressures in the office
are only a snap shot in time. This test allows us to measure blood pressure
of 24 hours to get a complete and accurate picture of what your blood
perssure is doing, not only at the office, but also at your home and your
office.
*Cholesterol
Risk Profiles-High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.
In particular LDL and Lipoprotein A are markers of increased cardiovascular
risk. If identified early, this risk can be mitigated by a good weight
loss program and or medications.
National
Heart Lung Blood Institute:
