CVMG is proud to offer bone density testing to anyone undergoing CT testing for other reasons. For example, those patients who are having CT testing for chest, abdomen or other examinations may now also have their bone density accurately tested from these examinations. The majority of patients with osteoporosis are not identified or treated. The…
Echocardiography is also called an echo test. This test generates moving pictures of the heart using sound waves. An Echocardiogram helps evaluate various problems with the heart and its function. It gives information about the heart’s structure and blood flow non-invasively. This test is recommended if a: Patient has a heart murmur Patient has had…
The most advanced non-invasive imaging of the coronary arteries Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California is pleased to offer CT angiography, a safe out- patient procedure and in some cases an excellent alternative to invasive coronary angiography. Detailed visualization of the moving heart is now possible with a simple intravenous injection of contrast, specially designed…
Carotid ultrasound can assess the development of plaque in the arteries. A carotid ultrasound is simply performed. It is a non-invasive test using sound waves to assess the size and caliber of the carotid and vertebral arteries that supply blood to the brain. It is a very accurate assessment of plaque development in these arteries…
Nuclear Stress Test: SPECT and PET Diagnostic nuclear imaging studies that use radioactive tracers, called Cardiolite® (for SPECT) and rubidium (for PET), to produce images of the heart muscle. When combined with stress, either through exercise or the use of a pharmacological agent, the nuclear scan helps determine if the heart muscle is getting the…
An exercise treadmill stress test helps determine how well the heart responds to the increase in workload caused by exercise. Exercise treadmill stress tests can help: Diagnose coronary artery disease (obstruction of the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart) Determine whether symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or nausea are related…
HeartFlow provides physicians with a non-invasive test which provides functional and anatomic data to assist in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
A coronary calcium scan is a test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary (heart) arteries. These specks of calcium are called calcifications (KAL-sih-fih-KA-shuns). Calcifications in the coronary arteries are an early sign of coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak)…
Diagnosing Heart Disease With a Chest X-Ray A chest X-ray (also called chest film) uses a very small amount of radiation to produce an image of the heart, lungs, and chest bones on film. A physician may use a chest X-ray to: Look at the structures of the chest (bones, heart, lungs). Evaluate placement of…
An abdominal vascular ultrasound is recommended for patients with a family history of aortic aneurysms, those who have a smoking history or have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Abdominal vascular ultrasound is performed to assess the main aorta and the main arteries including the renal (kidney) arteries that arise from the aorta. The main…
