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Using an Echocardiogram to Diagnose Heart Problems

Using an Echocardiogram to Diagnose Heart Problems

If you have heart issues, you may have to undergo several different tests, including an echocardiogram. This type of test shows the different areas of your heart, to monitor certain conditions or the effectiveness of medications. It’s important that you understand...

Benefits of a Holter Monitor

Benefits of a Holter Monitor

If you’ve ever fainted suddenly or had an irregular heartbeat, you know how scary these events can be. They could be isolated episodes, or they could be signs of an underlying condition in your heart. But what do you do when nothing shows up in tests at your...

What to Expect During Cardiac Catheterization

What to Expect During Cardiac Catheterization

If heart problems run in your family, or you’re having chest pain, you need to get expert care to avoid dangerous problems. But how can a doctor see into your heart to check for problems? One of the ways is through a procedure known as cardiac catheterization. Our...

Who Needs a Stent?

Who Needs a Stent?

Chest pain can be very scary, especially if you don’t know the cause. If you have atherosclerosis, the pain is usually due to blocked arteries that decrease blood flow to your heart. This is a serious problem, as it can lead to a heart attack or stroke. However, a...

How Effective Is Coumadin?

How Effective Is Coumadin?

There are a lot of medications out there that help you in a variety of ways—and Coumadin is one of them. This drug helps to prevent conditions like blood clots that sometimes lead to a heart attack or stroke. Our team at Lakewood Cardiovascular Consultants gives you...

Understanding Atherosclerosis

Understanding Atherosclerosis

There are so many factors that fight against your health; the food you eat, your activity level, and your family history are just a few. High cholesterol is one of those factors that could be hereditary and leads to significant health concerns. For example, it can...