South Reno – Cardiology

If you are looking for South Reno, NV cardiology, Northern Nevada Medical Group has you covered. The cardiologists at our Reno location are ready and available to help diagnose and treat your heart and vascular issues after scheduling an appointment. 

Tests from the team at Northern Nevada Medical Group can diagnose your heart or vascular issue and then help you get the treatment you need. 

• Cardiac Screenings (noninvasive)
  • Cardiovascular ultrasound exams can prevent heart disease and stroke by determining your heart health. A heart ultrasound gives doctors a picture of the overall function and integrity of your heart.
• Carotid ultrasounds
  • This ultrasound gives physicians a view of the two large arteries in order to prevent risk of stroke. 
• Echocardiogram
  • This test uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the heart so doctors may visualize what it looks like inside. They do this to diagnose various heart conditions, assess the progression of heart valve disease over time and detect congenital heart defects before birth (fetal echocardiogram).
• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Electrocardiograms record the electrical signals to the heart that cause it to beat. 
• Nuclear scan
  • A test in which the physician injects a harmless, radioactive substance into the heart to show contrast on images.
• Echo-Guided Stress Test
  • A stress echocardiogram is another test to evaluate how well the heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body.
• Tilt Table Testing
  • Tilt table tests are traditionally used to determine the cause of certain conditions such as unexplained fainting. In this test, the patient is monitored in both the horizontal and vertical positions. Changes in blood pressure, heart rate and other measures can help doctors come up with a more informed diagnosis.
• Nuclear Stress Test
  • A nuclear stress test produces images of the heart during exercise and at rest. The test shows how well the blood flows into the heart.

Warning signs of a heart attack

If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, call 9-1-1. Symptoms can include:

• Chest pain
• Pain in the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or upper belly
• Cold sweat
• Indigestion and heartburn
• Difficulty breathing
• Nausea

Risk factors for heart disease

Some of the common risk factors for heart disease include: 

• High blood cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Being overweight
• Having diabetes
• Family history of heart disease
• Heavy use of tobacco products and/or alcohol

If you are looking for a South Reno, NV, cardiologist, reach out to Northern Nevada Medical Group Today. Our South Reno, NV, cardiology team is here to help. Call us today at 775-356-4514 to schedule an appointment.

Phone: 775-356-4514
Fax: 775-356-4991