http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/ RSS en-us http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/transesophageal-echocardiography/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/transesophageal-echocardiography/ A transesophageal electrocardiogram (TEE) test is a minimally invasive type of echo test. After you are mildly sedated, a special ultrasound transducer (a small instrument that picks up sound waves) is passed into your esophagus (commonly known as your "food pipe"). Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:34:19 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/transthoracic-echocardiography/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/transthoracic-echocardiography/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/coronary-computed-tomography-angiogram/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/coronary-computed-tomography-angiogram/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/echocardiogram/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/echocardiogram/ An echocardiogram (often called "echo") is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. During an echocardiogram test, ultrasound ( high-frequency sound waves) that comes from a hand-held wand placed on your chest, is used to provide pictures of the heart's valves and chambers and help the sonographer evaluate the pumping action of the heart. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/ Non-invasive tests, which means there are no instruments or fluids inserted into the body, are used by cardiologists at the Rochester Heart Institute to evaluate and diagnose disorders of the heart. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/holter-monitoring/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/holter-monitoring/ A Holter monitor is a type of portable heart monitor that keeps a record of your heart’s rhythm (an EKG or ECG) over a 24 hour period of time. Since it can be worn during your regular daily activities, it helps your doctor compare your symptoms including dizziness and palpitations (a sensation of fast or irregular heart rhythm) with your activity. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/electrocardiogram/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/electrocardiogram/ The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a test that is used to view heart conditions by measuring the electrical activity of your heart. ECG electrodes or small patches with a special gel that allows the electrical impulses to be tracked are placed on your body in various locations, connected with special wires to the ECG machine. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/stress-test/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/stress-test/ An Exercise Tolerance Test or Stress Test is used to provide information about how the heart responds to stress. It usually involves walking on a treadmill at increasing levels of difficulty, while the electrocardiogram, heart rate and blood pressure are monitored. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/tilt-table/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-hospital/centers-and-services/rochester-heart-institute/cardiac-tests-treatments/noninvasive-cardiology/noninvasive-tests/tilt-table/ An Upright Tilt Table Test (Tilt Test) is used to evaluate symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness and/or syncope (which is commonly experienced as fainting or passing out). Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST