Heart Care

At Ansaarie Cadiac & Endovascular we test for and treat many conditions affecting the heart, such as Coronary artery disease (CAD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Infarct (MI) Heart Attack, and Valve Disease.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease, is a condition that occurs when the heart's blood supply is reduced due to plaque buildup in the arteries. Damage or disease in the heart’s major blood vessels that cause the arteries to narrow, limiting blood flow to the heart

Risk Factors of CAD

High blood pressure
High Cholesterol
Smoking, vaping or other tobacco use
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes
Family History

Symptoms of CAD

Chest pain, or angina (temporary chest discomfort that comes and goes with activity)
Pain in the left arm radiating to the jaw
Shortness of Breath during regular light activity
No symptoms at all

Your provider may also recommend one or more tests to assess your heart function and diagnosis CAD. These include:

(Treadmill Nuclear Stress Test, Lexiscan Nuclear Stress Test & Simple Treadmill Non-Nuclear Stress Test)

A stress test, sometimes called a Treadmill test, Exercise test, or Nuclear Exercise Stress Test is an imaging method that uses radioactive material to show how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both at rest and during activity.

The stress test can be conducted via two methods. Either you will be asked to walk on a treadmill on a specialized program or you will be given a medication. The name of the medication is “Lexiscan”. This medication simulates a exercise treadmill stress test without the walking part of it.

This test helps a doctor find out how well your heart handles workload during the time of stress or surgery. As your body works harder during the test, it requires more oxygen, so the heart must pump more blood. Depending on the results of the stress test, the physician may recommend additional imaging to see inside the heart arteries.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Nothing to eat or drink except water for at least 6 hours prior to the test.
No Caffeine or Decaf products for at least 24 hours prior to test.
No Smoking or Chewing tobacco for at least 6 hours prior to test.
Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing (preferably no one-piece or dress outfits) and comfortable walking shoes.
Please do not take your betablockers (e.g. Metoprolol, Carvedilol etc) for at least 24 hours prior to testing.
Bring Snack/Lunch to eat after “exercise” portion of the Stress Test.
For Diabetics: Discuss your insulin with your physician prior test.

Ultrasound of the Heart

An echocardiogram checks how your heart is functioning and how your heart’s chambers and valves are pumping blood through your heart. An echocardiogram uses ultrasound technology to see how blood moves through your heart. An echocardiogram can help your doctor diagnose heart conditions.

INSTRUCTIONS:

There is no food or drinking restrictions.
Take your medications as scheduled.
Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. We may ask you to remove your clothing and dress in a gown we will provide
An echocardiogram usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

Ultrasound of Carotid/Neck

A Carotid Doppler is an imaging exam that uses ultrasound to examine the arteries located in the neck. This test can show narrowing or possible blockages due to plaque buildup in the arteries of the brain, and this could be the first test for early detection for a stroke.

INSTRUCTIONS

There is no food or drinking restrictions.
Take your medications as scheduled.
Please wear comfortable, loose clothing. We may ask you to remove your clothing and dress in a gown we will provide.
A Carotid Ultrasound usually takes about 30 minutes.

Treatments

Lifestyle Changes

Smoking Cessation, stopping the use of tobacco products
Diet Modifications, Eating foods low is sodium, saturated and trans fats and sugar.
Exercise, 30 minutes of walking (or other physical activity) five days a week.

Cardiac Catherization

Cardiac Catherizationis a test that shows if there are problems within your heart or if any of the arteries that supply your heart with blood are blocked.

In this test, a tube called a catheter is inserted into an artery and guided to the heart. A special dye (which is visible by Xray) is injected through the catheter. Cardiac Catherization can show how well the heart is pumping, if any of the coronary arteries are blocked, if the heart valves are working properly, if you were born with a heart defect, or if the heart has been damaged by disease

Stent

A stent (mesh device) may be used along with the balloon. The stent is placed in narrowed part of an artery to keep it open so more blood can get the heart. Sometimes a medicine-coated stent is used to prevent the formation of a blood clot in artery.

If non surgical procedure are not an option, by pass surgery may be necessary.

Take the first step

Find out if you are a good candidate, and reach out to see if we can help.