Sparks – Cardiology

If you are looking for Sparks, NV, cardiology services, Northern Nevada Medical Group is here to help. With cardiologists who can diagnose and treat a wide variety of heart and vascular conditions, you can schedule your appointment online or give us a call. 

The cardiologists in Sparks, Nevada at Northern Nevada Medical Group treat a variety of heart and vascular issues, as well as utilize diagnostic tools to discover the right help for you. 

• Cardiac screening tests like cardiovascular ultrasound exams can help prevent heart disease and stroke and determine your heart health. The resulting images give doctors a picture of your heart so they can make proper diagnoses.
• Carotid ultrasounds give physicians a view of the coronary arteries in your neck that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. Carotid ultrasounds can help doctors detect and prevent risk of stroke.
• A cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiogram, uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the heart. Your cardiologist may order an echocardiogram for a variety of reasons including diagnosing various heart conditions, the progression of heart valve disease over time and congenital heart defects before birth.
• Electrocardiograms record the heart’s electrical activity. The electrical signals to the heart are what cause it to beat. 
• A nuclear scan shows contrast in images by injecting a harmless, radioactive substance into your heart so that your doctor may diagnose you properly.
• Stress tests, including echo-guided, exercise and nuclear, act as another way to evaluate your heart and vascular system.

Signs you may be experiencing a heart attack

If you believe you may be having a heart attack, call 9-1-1. Warning signs can include:

• Chest pain
• Pain that spreads over your body
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Breathing difficulties
• Feeling nauseous

When you should worry about a risk for heart disease

Some common risk factors for heart disease include:

• High blood cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Not doing physical activity 
• Being overweight
• Being diagnosed with diabetes
• A genetic history of heart disease
• Constant or heavy use of tobacco products and/or alcohol

If you are looking for a cardiologist in the Sparks, Nevada, area If you are looking for a Sparks, NV, cardiologist, reach out to Northern Nevada Medical Group Today. Our Sparks, 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