Treadmill Stress Test — Precisely measures your body’s reaction to physical activity in a safe and controlled environment.

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Monitors electrical activity of the heart, picking up even the slightest, but potentially dangerous abnormalities.

Echocardiogram — A simple outpatient test that positively identifies problems of the heart valves and muscle function.

Holter Monitoring — A 24-hour, carry-along heart monitoring system, capable of pinpointing previously difficult-to-detect heart rhythm problems.

Nuclear Imaging — Scans the heart using a special camera to visualize the blood flow patterns through the heart muscle for an accurate analysis.

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Invasive procedures:

Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization — utilizes a flexible, narrow tube (catheter) through a vein or an artery into the heart to withdraw samples of blood and also to measure pressures in the heart chambers and vessels.

Coronary Angiography — An X-ray of the blood vessels of the heart, which gives us a clear picture of any potential problems.

Interventional procedures:

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) — More commonly known as "balloon angioplasty," it’s a method of treating the narrowing of a coronary artery by inserting a specialized catheter with a balloon attachment. By inflating the balloon, we are able to open the narrow portion of the artery to restore proper blood flow to the heart.

Intracoronary Stenting — An implantation technique used to reinforce the wall of a vein or artery and assure its openness.

Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging — Used to evaluate any potential heart disease or plaque build-up.

Temporary and Permanent Pacemaker Insertion — Used to treat a slow-beating heart, by electrically stimulating the heart to contract properly.