Cardiovascular Services

WCHC offers a full spectrum of cardiovascular services from prevention to diagnostic testing and treatment.

Prevention - Cardiac Risk Assessment

The WCHC Cardiology Clinic specializes in the early detection and treatment of cardiac problems focusing on the identification of risk factors. Using state-of-the-art technology, patients are provided with a comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and an individualized plan to improve heart health.

Diagnostic Technology

When red flags show up in a physical exam or the cardiac risk assessment, our Cardiology Clinic offers a wide range of diagnostic technology to best assess your situation.

• Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG): measures the speed, rhythm and evenness of heartbeat
  
• Holter Monitor: measures and records heart activity continuously for 24-48 hours
  
• Echocardiogram: uses ultrasound (sound waves) to produce an image of your heart
  
• Chest X-ray: creates an image of your heart and chest area
  
• Exercise Stress Test: shows the heart's performance under exertion
  
• Stress Echo Test: combines exertion with ultrasound imaging to determine heart's performance
  
• Chemical Stress Test: evaluate heart function and coronary blood flow

Diagnosis & Treatment

The WCHC Cardiology Clinic diagnoses and treats a wide range of cardiovascular diseases including:

• Carotid Vascular Disease
  
• Coronary Artery Disease
  
• Heart Arrhythmia
  
• Heart Failure/Cardiomyopathy
  
• Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol)
  
• Hypertension
  
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
  
• Women's Heart Health

Cardiology Contact Information

Location: Entrance #9
Open Hours: M-F 7am-4pm
Phone: 319-863-2031