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The cardiac specialists at Ohio State Heart and Vascular Center offer the latest in heart tests and diagnostics to accurately diagnose your heart condition as quickly as possible. If you have heart disease, you need an experienced team on your side that can get the condition under control and help you get relief from your troublesome symptoms. The heart and vascular team at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center have the skills and techniques to do just that.
Get the latest in diagnostic and treatment options for all types of heart disease, here in Columbus, including:
Ultrasound imaging
An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the blood vessels, tissues and organs.
Angiogram
This type of imaging uses X-rays to check the interior of the body’s blood vessels for blocked or diseased areas.
Echocardiograms
This type of imaging uses sound waves to help your specialist take a closer look inside your heart to assess your heart’s function and evaluate your heart valves.
Other imaging scans
Computed tomography (CT) combines X-ray images with computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses strong magnets to generate images. Positron emission tomography (PET) uses radioactive tracers to create images.
Biopsies
A biopsy is when your specialist takes a small tissue sample for closer analysis in the lab, which can help in diagnosing a condition.
Stress tests
These types of tests assess how well your heart and vascular system performs under stressful conditions, such as during strenuous exercise or sudden change in positioning of the body.
Other tests
Ohio State heart and vascular experts are experienced in using a wide variety of diagnostic methods to make an accurate diagnosis and create a personalized treatment plan.
Other services
Why choose Ohio State for your heart tests and diagnostics
We have a dedicated team of specially trained cardiovascular imaging specialists who are committed to helping your cardiologist diagnose your heart condition. Our imaging team not only reads the results of your imaging test but also knows how to interpret them as they’ll apply to real-world patient care. You’ll undergo your cardiac imaging testing in our world-class facility with the latest imaging equipment and technology.
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