treadmill stress testing

full-service cardiology practice. While we pride ourselves in a whole-person approach to health, Dr. Shenkman offers the following services: Exercise Stress Testing Walking on a treadmill, while connected to electrodes measures the electrical rhythm of your heart, while assessing your blood pressure response to exercise. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrical tracing of your heart rhythm tested by Electrodes that are placed on certain spots on the chest, arms, and legs. Echocardiography Ultrasound images of the heart to assess the pumping strength of the heart. Cardiac catheterization and angioplasty Invasive procedure to evaluate the arteries of the heart, and potentially open a severely blocked artery. Blood pressure management Discussion of lifestyle and adjustment of medications to optimize blood pressure control. Heart disease screening Evaluating your risk of developing heart.

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