Heart Screen ProGram
Are you concerned about your heart health? Do you have a family history of heart disease? Are you concerned that you may have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol? Are you a smoker? Are you about to embark on an exercise program and want to know if you are healthy enough for exercise? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then our heart screen program may be for you.
AT-HOME TEST FOR SLEEP APNEA
Do you snore? Do you wake up frequently at night? Do you feel tired during the day after an adequate night of sleep? Do you have high blood pressure and/or atrial fibrillation? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then ask us about at-home testing for sleep apnea.
Research study
Medications and devices available today to treat a variety of heart conditions come from extensive research involving scientists, medical doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and participation of patients willing to move the field forward. At Alpharetta Cardiology, we believe in science. It is with that belief that we have partnered with different research centers targeting new therapies for diseases such as atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, and hypertension. If you're interested in learning more about participating in a research study, ask us during your visit.
CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT
Chronic Care Management (CCM) is a program covered by Medicare at no cost to the patient that consists of health care coordination services done outside of the regular office visit for patients with two or more chronic conditions. CCM helps Alpharetta Cardiology patients stay on track with treatment by getting monthly support between visits, including a monthly phone call. Our medical staff performs this service remotely by helping ensure the CCM patients follow their medical care plan, practice preventative healthcare, and manage their chronic conditions and overall health. Additionally, the CCM program coordinates care with your pharmacy, helps with scheduling appointments, and keeps Dr. Blaise updated with your health status. Medicare studies show that CCM patients have fewer and shorter hospitalizations and experience better health outcomes. Dr. Blaise recommends all eligible patients consider participation in CCM.
In-Office Procedures
Treadmill Stress Test
A basic stress test that involves walking on a treadmill and monitoring your heart with leads on your chest.
Echocardiogram
An ultrasound test to evaluate for structural abnormalities of your heart.
Holter Monitor
A monitor worn for 24 hours or more to record irregular or fast heart beats.
Event Monitor
A monitor worn as needed to record irregular or fast heart beats.
Stress Echocardiogram
A treadmill stress test with an ultrasound that looks at your heart before and after exercise.
Exercise Nuclear Stress Test
An extensive stress test where a radioactive tracer is injected into your bloodstream before and after exercise on a treadmill. A scanner is used to image how well your heart takes up the tracer.
Pharmacologic (No Exercise) Nuclear Stress Test
A stress test similar to an exercise nuclear stress test but without walking on a treadmill. A medication is given intravenously to simulate a stress.
Hospital Procedures
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
A diagnostic procedure that places an ultrasound probe into the throat to take closer images of the heart.
Cardioversion
Electrical shock to the heart to get it back in normal rhythm.
