PATIENT EDUCATION
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Prevention of Cardiac Diseases
Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiovascular Testing in Our Office
Cardiovascular Testing in the Hospital
Prevention of Cardiac Diseases
Aspirin for Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke
Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition Basics
Setting Nutrition Goals
Keeping Fat Under Control
Heart Healthy Cooking
Healthy SnackStarting an Exercise Program
Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have
The Right Exercise Program For You Starts Here
Fitness FunamentalsSmoking Cessation
How to Quit Smoking
Smoking and the Heart
Controlling your Weight when You Quit Smoking
Quitnet: An Internet Resource to Help You Quit
Is Chantix (varenicline) right for me? more
Second Hand Smoking
Angina (Cardiac Chest Pain)
Endocarditis (Infection of the Heart Valves)
Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
What You Should Know About Cholesterol
High Blood Cholesterol
Cholesterol Medications and You
Chart your CholesterolHypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Common Questions and Answers About Hypertension
What is High Blood Pressure
High Blood PressureMyocardial Infarctionn (Heart Attack)
Pericarditis (Inflammation of the Lining of the Heart)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (Claudication or Arterial Insufficiency)
Cardiovascular Testing in Our Office
Electrocardiograms (ECG) ~ 5 minutes
Exercise Stress Test ~ 60 minutes
Stress Echocardiogram ~75 minutes
Nuclear Stress Test ~ 4 hours
Chemical Stress Test ~ 4 hours
Holter Monitor ~20 minutes to get hooked up
Cardiac Event Recording (Cardionet)
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Monitoring
Once you receive your pacemaker or defibrillator (AICD), you will be enrolled in our pacemaker clinic, run by Terry Bond, R.N. She will test, or interrogate your device every 3-6 months, and more often over the telephone. The testing is non-invasive and very safe and takes about 15 minutes.Peripheral Vascular Evaluation
Carotid Ultrasound ~30-45 minutes
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening ~30 minutes
Evaluation for Peripheral Vascular Disease ~ 45-60 minutes
This is a test used to assess if you have sufficient blood flow to the legs. Your doctor may request this if you complain of cold, dusky legs or if you have pain in the calf muscles with walking. Blood pressure cuffs are applied to both arms and both legs. The cuffs are inflated and measurement of the pressure is recorded. Doppler (sonogram) recordings are also taken. There is no preparation for this test.Warfarin (Coumadin) Treatment
The Coumadin Clinic at Chestnut Hill Cardiology helps patients to coordinate and optimize the use of the anticoagulation medicine Warfarin (also known by the brand name Coumadin). Used properly, warfarin can prevent strokes, blood clots in the lungs and legs, and other disorders. However, it has the potential to be a very dangerous drug, and levels must be monitored carefully. Our program is under the supervision of our doctors and is managed by Harriet Yoder.Our Coumadin Clinic manages anticoagulation dosing, provides systematic monitoring, provides ongoing education, and communicates with other providers involved in your care.
Cardiovascular Testing in the Hospital
Cardiac Catheterization
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Stents)
Drug-Coated Stents
Information on Drug-Coated Stents
Risks of Drug-Coated Stents
The material provided on this website is for informative purposes only. If you need specific medical advice,
please contact the office for an appointment or speak with your physician directly.