Cardiovascular - Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert

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Emergency room service is the department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care.

In diagnostic services tests and procedures are performed needed to help diagnose a condition or disease.

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records electrical signals from your heart to check for heart conditions.

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records electrical signals from your heart to check for heart conditions.

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) uses a transducer that sends out ultrasonic sound waves to asses the structure and function of the heart.

A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) uses still or moving images of the internal parts of the heart which checks for problems with your heart and any problems in the blood vessels near your heart.

A stress test, sometimes called a treadmill test is a cardiological test that measures the heart's ability to handle stress.

A cardiac stress test evaluates how your heart functions while at work. This can be achieved either by physical performance or medicine used to mimic the effects of exercise on the heart.

A nuclear medication scan is a special imaging scan that uses a small amount of a radioactive substance to make internal structures, such as bones, organs, and tissues stand out. The radioactive substance is injected, inhaled, or swallowed and collects in a certain area of the body, then the scan is done with special cameras.

A catheterization laboratory or cath lab, is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries and the chambers of the heart and treat any abnormalities found.

Calcium scoring is a test for people who have no symptoms of heart disease but may be at risk for getting it. The test uses computed tomography to check for calcium buildup on the walls of the coronary arteries.

A heart, or cardiac, CT scan is used by a physician to view your heart and blood vessels. These scans create detailed images, which can help your doctor to detect any problems.

Inpatient cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed for patients who are suffering from heart disease. The program provides patients with a combination of carefully monitored exercise and education on how to change their lifestyle to support heart health.

An echocardiogram (ECHO) is a test that uses ultrasound to show how your heart and valves are working.

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records electrical signals from your heart to check for heart conditions.

A pulmonary function test measures how well your lungs take in and release air, and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into your body’s circulation.

An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test performed to assess your heart's electrical system or activity and is used to diagnose abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia.

Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that may reduce pain. A radio wave produces an electrical current, which heats up a small area of nerve tissue and curbs pain signals from that area.

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a test that produces pictures of your heart. TEE uses high-frequency sound waves to make detailed pictures of your heart and the arteries that lead to and from it.

Noninvasive program stimulation (NIPS) is an electrophysiology study that checks the electrical activity of your heart when you have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

Cardioversions are medical procedures that restore a normal heart rhythm in people with certain types of abnormal heartbeats.

Arrhythmia treatment depends on the type and severity of the arrhythmia. Treatment options include: medications, lifestyle changes, invasive therapies, electrical devices or surgery.

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that occurs when the two upper chambers of your heart experience chaotic electrical signals.

Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing deposits in your coronary arteries and inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease.