Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing

Detecting heart disease with non-invasive cardiac testing and screening tools can save your life. If you think you are at risk for heart disease, see your primary care physician or cardiologist. Based on your symptoms or medical history, your physician will determine which tests are most appropriate.

At North Shore-LIJ, our non-invasive testing team includes board-certified cardiologists, board-certified echocardiographers, board-certified nuclear cardiologists and caring healthcare professionals who collaborate to deliver the highest level of care. Most cardiac tests can be performed at our hospitals or ambulatory offices located throughout the region.

Our non-invasive cardiac testing team often collaborates and coordinates with the following areas to provide a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease:

• Primary Care
• Imaging / Radiology
• Electrophysiology
• Catheterization
• Cardiac Surgery
• Neurosciences
• Women’s Health
   

Our tests are designed to provide a picture of how well your heart and is functioning, allowing our physicians to reach a quick and accurate diagnosis, allowing them to develop the best treatment path. These tests include:

• Stress Testing
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Stress Echocardiogram
• Echocardiogram (Echo)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Holter Monitor Testing
• Event Monitor Testing
• Tilt Table Testing
• Cardiac CT Scan
• Carotid Doppler Study
• MUGA Scan
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram
   

Learn more about these non-invasive cardiac tests and treatments.