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What is CAS in Schenectady?

With a strong reputation of providing top-notch care, Cardiology Associates of Schenectady (CAS) has been serving patients for 30 years. Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained providers treat a broad range of heart and vascular diseases.

What is a carotid duplex study?

A carotid duplex study is a vascular ultrasound that uses sound waves to look for plaque and blockages in the carotid arteries. This study examines the large blood vessels in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries are a common cause of stroke. A sonographer uses an ultrasound wand to perform this test, which works much like an echocardiogram.

How does an echocardiogram work?

A cardiac sonographer will perform an echocardiogram, an ultrasound that creates images of how the heart beats and pumps blood. During this test, the ultrasound wand will be moved over your chest, emitting vibrations that you cannot feel. The vibrations echo off the heart structures and create the image, much like sonar works on a boat. Many are familiar with this type of imaging as it is used to image babies in the uterus. After your echocardiogram images are obtained, you will walk on a treadmill. The treadmill’s speed and incline will be increased gradually. The study is ended when you are fatigued. A second echocardiogram image is obtained after the exercise. The pre- and post-exercise images are then compared.

What is nuclear stress test?

A nuclear stress test is an advanced imaging test that compares the blood flow through your heart at rest to when you are active. It can be used to determine the extent of a coronary artery blockage or the extent of damage from a heart attack. First, the technician will place an IV to give you a dose of a radioactive medicine that will allow them to see images of your heart during the test. We will then use a special camera to capture images of your heart.

How does a mugal scan work?

First, the doctor will inject a small amount of radioactive tracer into a vein so that images of your heart can be picked up with a gamma camera. This is a special camera that detects the radiation that the tracer releases to create images. The doctor will then use the gamma camera to produce a video of your beating heart.

What is the purpose of an EKG?

An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, measures the electrical signals of your heart and allows diagnosis of arrhythmias, blockages in the heart arteries, and other cardiac diseases. During the ECG procedure, sticky electrodes with wires that attach to the EKG machine are placed on the chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes record your heart’s electrical activity.

What is a 24-hour blood pressure monitor?

A 24-hour blood pressure monitor is a blood pressure cuff attached to a device that can be worn on your belt. Your doctor may ask you to use a blood pressure monitor for a full day and night to track changes in your blood pressure, and to more accurately diagnose high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension).

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To make an appointment at one of our six cardiology offices, please contact us via telephone. If you are an established patient you may also request an appointment through the patient portal.

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To make an appointment at one of our six cardiology offices, please contact us via telephone. If you are an established patient you may also request an appointment through the patient portal.