Cardiovascular Testing Specialist
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Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC
Luis E Zepeda, MD
Family Medicine Specialist located in Houston, TX
You need a healthy heart to have a healthy life, and Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC helps you have both. Family medicine specialist Luis Zepeda, MD, and the supportive team offer cardiovascular testing like echocardiogram and Doppler ultrasounds in the office. These tests allow for early diagnosis and treatment of vascular issues, long before you have a health crisis like a heart attack or stroke. Book your appointment by calling the Houston, Texas, office or click on the online scheduling tool now.
Cardiovascular Testing Q & A
What is cardiovascular testing?
Cardiovascular testing refers to tests that evaluate many aspects of heart and blood vessel function. The Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC team uses cardiovascular testing to evaluate symptoms, screen for problems, and assess your overall cardiovascular health.
What kinds of cardiovascular tests are available?
The practice performs a wide range of painless noninvasive cardiovascular tests in the office, including:
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce images of your heart. An echocardiogram can evaluate heart function, identify heart disease, monitor heart disease over time, or assess the effects of your current treatments.
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An EKG measures your heart’s electrical activity using small electrodes. This test shows heartbeat regularity and strength. An EKG can detect arrhythmia, heart attack, heart damage, heart failure, and other problems with your cardiovascular system.
Carotid Doppler ultrasound
A carotid Doppler ultrasound evaluates the carotid arteries in your neck, showing blood speed and movement. This test can reveal arterial narrowing and blockages caused by coronary artery disease.
Abdominal aorta Doppler
An abdominal aorta Doppler ultrasound checks the large artery in your abdomen. This test can diagnose aortic aneurysms, blood clots, and other issues.
Lower extremity arterial Doppler
A lower extremity arterial Doppler assesses the leg arteries. This test can reveal problems such as blockages.
You may need one or more of these tests at Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC to get an accurate diagnosis. These tests are extremely valuable in both early detection and in identifying active heart and blood vessel problems.
When would I need cardiovascular testing?
There are many reasons to have cardiovascular testing. The team may recommend one or more of these tests if you’re having symptoms of heart or vascular issues.
If you have a chronic condition, you may have cardiovascular testing as part of your diabetes management, hypertension management, or other chronic disease management.
In some cases, the team may recommend cardiovascular testing as part of your preventive screening tests during men’s and women’s health care exams.
Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC offers the best in convenient cardiovascular testing. Call the office or click on the online appointment booking tool to set up your testing now.