Cardiac Testing and Procedures
Dive into the world of cardiac testing and procedures. Join us to demystify the intricate realm of heart health. Your journey to a healthier heart begins here as we delve into everything from EKGs to cutting-edge diagnostics and life-changing interventions for a stronger tomorrow
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Cardiac Testing
Electrocardiography (ECG / EKG)
Basics
This video review the basics of the ECG/EKG, its components and what the wave you sees mean.
08:36 min
Cardiac Conduction System
Understanding ECG / EKG - Animation
This video reviews the cardiac conduction system (SA node / AV node / AV bundle, Purkinje fibers) and how they relate to the EKG.
03:45 min
24 Hour Holter Monitor
06:14 min
This video discusses the 24 hour Holter monitor, what it is, how and why its used.
Exercise Stress Test
09:53 min
This video discusses what the stress test is, what to expect if you are going to have a stress test and why it is used.
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
Lexiscan (Regadenoson)
03:53 min
This video discuss what a nuclear stress test is. It reviews what the nuclear stress test will show your doctor.
Echocardiogram (Echo)
Types, Indications, Preparation, Risks, & Complications
03:53 min
This video reviews what an Echocardiogram is, why its used, how it is preformed and what to expect when having one.
CT Coronary Angiogram
This video discusses what the CT coronary angiogram. It reviews what it is, how it preformed, and what to expect when having one.
05:05 min
After Your Coronary Angiogram
Do's and Don't's
10:44 min
This video discusses the recovery after a CT coronary angiogram - the do's and don'ts.
Cardiac Procedures
Coronary Stents
What You Need To Know
17:59 min
This video review Heart Stents. What they are, what does it mean if you have one and how do we look after one.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
05:49 min
This video reviews how and why a CABG is preformed.
What is a Catheter Ablation?
02:10 min
Coronary Angioplasty
Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
This video discusses how and why you might need a coronary angioplasty as well as what to expect during and after this study
05:53 min
What is a Pacemaker?
This video review the basic of a pacemaker and why it might be beneficial to certain people with a slow heart rate.
02:10 min
Watchman Procedure
For Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk Reduction
This video reviews the Watchman procedure as it relates to A-Fib and reduction of Stroke Risk. It can be an alternative to blood thinners.
05:53 min
Cardioversion Procedure
Returning a Heartbeat to Normal Rhythm
05:53 min
This video is a basic review of what cardioversion is, why it is done, and what to expect if you are to have a cardioversion.
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