There are a number of reasons why a doctor would recommend cardiac testing. Among these are that you are showing symptoms of heart disease, you have strong risk factors for it, or you’ve had a recent heart attack. You may hear a lot of cardiac testing names when you visit your doctor. If you’re wondering what these are and why they’re required, let’s take a closer look at their descriptions and uses. Electrocardiogram (ECG) An ECG is a diagnostic test that measures your heart’s rhythm and ... [Read More]
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How to prepare for a visit with your center for primary care
As a patient, you have a limited time that you spend with your primary care doctor. In an ideal world, you could spend hours with a doctor, but in reality, you don’t. It is for this reason that patients are advised to prepare for their visit to the doctor. For one thing, it helps you make the most out of your visit and prevents time wastage. Here a few tips on how to prepare for a visit to your center for primary care services. Bring All Your Medical Records Lab test and imaging results, ... [Read More]
Preparing for your Annual Exam with Your PCP
Annual physical examinations play an important role in maintaining good health and well-being. Primary care doctors provide annual exams to patients, which may change in frequency depending on the patient’s needs. If you haven’t scheduled your annual exam, now is the time to do so. If you are scheduled for your annual exam, here are several tips on how to make the most out of it. Have A List of Questions Ready Annual physical exams tend to be longer than regular check-ups. This is the time to ... [Read More]
Cardiac Testing for Surgical Clearance
Patients that are recommended surgery need to undergo cardiac testing for surgical clearance. You may be wondering why this is necessary. Surgery is a major undertaking, especially if anesthesia is used during the procedure. The results of cardiac testing can affect the choice of anesthesia and help doctors plan for surgery and make better postoperative recommendations. Cardiac events are a common cause of complications during surgery. Therefore, a risk assessment is an important step in ... [Read More]
Managing Venous Insufficiency While Enjoying the Holidays and Special Occasions
The veins in your legs are responsible for moving the blood back up to your heart. Sometimes, though, the valves in these veins don't work properly and blood moves in the opposite direction. As a result, blood pools in the legs and causes a condition known as venous insufficiency. Here are a few tips to help with venous insufficiency – even during the holidays and special occasions. Wear Compression Stockings as Recommended If your doctor recommends you wear compression stockings during the ... [Read More]
