Touro provides a full spectrum of heart and vascular diagnostics and technology.
It’s the only way to get an accurate picture of your heart health
and to devise the best course of action for you.
Advanced, comfortable MRI
Imagine, a soothing 4K nature theme video, music, relaxing lighting –
even a favorite movie – while undergoing an MRI built with today’s
challenges in mind. Our newest tool is the GE SIGNA Artist Magnetic Resonance
Imaging with cardiac capability and patient comfort in mind. The SIGNA
Artist is the most versatile, adaptable, and powerful MRI technology available.
With it, the medical imaging team at Touro is able to produce sharper
scans, faster. That means quicker diagnosis, swifter patient flow, enhanced
comfort, and reduced wait times overall. As part of the technology, the
“caring suite” includes a tv, sound system and lighting package.
EKGs
Our patients like these tests because they’re painless—we like
them for their accuracy. This simple test allows us to gather information
about your heart, including any damage that has occurred.
Cardiac catheterization
We insert a thin, hollow, and flexible tube into the artery of the groin
or arm. Then we gently guide the tube to your heart to obtain an X-ray
of the heart and blood vessels.
Electrophysiological studies
One of our physicians will provoke irregular heartbeats to collect important
data that enables us to pinpoint the location causing abnormal electrical impulses.
Holter monitor
A Holter monitor continuously monitors your EKG for 24 hours. You will
wear the monitor throughout the day, giving our physicians a complete
picture of your cardiac health.
Cardiac stress testing
Stress testing helps us get an extremely accurate picture of your heart
health, so we can treat any condition before it worsens.
Cerebral arteriogram
This procedure images your brain’s blood vessels. We insert a catheter
into the body and inject a contrast dye, which allows us to X-ray the
blood vessels.
Cardiac CT scan
This procedure takes X-rays and detailed photos of your heart and all its
blood vessels. Computerized 3D models allow us to reach an accurate diagnosis.
Cardiac MRI
Our cardiologists use MRIs to gain a comprehensive view of the extent of
damage to your heart and its essential components.
Coronary calcium score
Calcium is an element sometimes found in the heart. Essentially, a zero
count of calcium indicates a minimal chance of heart attack in the future.
An echocardiogram is a test using ultrasound to examine your heart’s
structure and functioning to determine the extent of abnormalities and disease.
Nuclear cardiology
Nuclear cardiology studies use non-invasive methods to assess blood flow
to and from the heart. These procedures can also help our doctors and
technicians visualize the size and location of a heart attack, if they
believe one has occurred.
Vascular ultrasound
This is another non-invasive test in which we can examine the blood flow
in your veins and arteries. Like many ultrasound tests, this is a completely
painless diagnostic procedure.
Peripheral angiography
This comprehensive procedure studies all of the peripheral—think
hands, arms, feet, and legs—circulation in your body. Our doctors
usually perform this test if they suspect you might have one or more significant
blockages in your arteries. Using a contrast dye and a special X-ray called
a fluoroscope, our specialists can take real-time images of your blood
vessels, helping us to pinpoint your problem and treat it.
TTE
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is an echocardiogram that is done
by passing a probe (transducer) over your chest. This test can show problems
with heart structure or function. This includes showing patterns of blood
flow, how well the heart pumps, or if the heart is enlarged.
Tilt table
Tilt table testing can help your healthcare provider identify the cause
of fainting by checking how changes in body position affect your blood
pressure and heart rate. You are placed on a table lying flat, then the
table is tilted upward (head up) to different angles. The test tries to
recreate fainting symptoms while your blood pressure, heart rhythm, and
heart rate are monitored. The test can be done in a hospital or at your
provider's office.
EKGs
Holter monitor
Cardiac CT scan
Echocardiography
Peripheral angiography
