Heart and Vascular Testing and Imaging Services
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Whether you're experiencing symptoms like chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or swelling, or managing a chronic heart or vascular condition, timely testing plays a critical role in protecting your health.
CLS Health's Heart and Vascular team offers the full range of diagnostic tools, including routine lab work, advanced cardiac imaging, and vascular screening. These tests help detect problems early, guide treatment decisions, and monitor progress over time.
Testing and Imaging Services
Lab Testing
Routine blood tests provide essential insights into heart and vascular health. Testing often includes:
- Lipid profiles to assess cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease
- Blood sugar testing to check for diabetes or metabolic risk factors
- Inflammatory markers when evaluating certain cardiac conditions
Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing
These tests evaluate heart structure, function, blood flow, and electrical activity without surgery:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) – Measures the heart’s electrical activity to detect rhythm problems, previous heart damage, signs of strain, or changes in the heart’s size
- Echocardiogram – Uses ultrasound to visualize the heart’s chambers, valves, and pumping function
- Stress Echocardiography – Evaluates how the heart muscle contracts under stress using ultrasound imaging
- Nuclear Stress Testing – Measures blood flow to the heart at rest and during stress, detecting areas with reduced circulation
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) – Provides detailed imaging to assess blood flow and detect damaged heart tissue
- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) – Offers precise images of heart structure and function, and is used to assess cardiomyopathies, congenital defects, heart inflammation, and scar tissue after heart attacks
- Cardiovascular CT (64-slice CT) – Produces detailed images of the coronary arteries to detect plaque or blockages. Also includes:
- Coronary Calcium Scoring (CT Calcium Score) – A quick, non-invasive scan that measures calcium buildup in the coronary arteries to help assess future heart disease risk
Heart Rhythm Monitoring
When symptoms come and go, or when an arrhythmia is suspected, continuous monitoring provides answers.
- Holter monitors – Worn for 24–48 hours to record continuous heart rhythm
- Event monitors – Worn for weeks or longer, these record heart rhythm when triggered by symptoms or automatically detect irregularities
- Implantable loop recorders – Small devices placed under the skin for long-term monitoring of intermittent or hard-to-detect arrhythmias
- Pacemaker and ICD optimization – Regular testing and adjustment of implanted devices to ensure proper function and optimal performance
Vascular Testing and Screening
Specialized testing to evaluate blood flow in arteries and veins throughout the body.
- Vascular ultrasound – Uses sound waves to visualize arteries and veins, check blood flow, and detect blockages or faulty valves
- Vascular screening – Includes tests for carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) – Compares blood pressure in the ankles and arms to detect peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Noninvasive vascular testing – Measures blood flow and pressures in the limbs to diagnose circulatory problems without surgery
Empowering Better Health Through Accurate Testing
Diagnostics are the first step in delivering personalized, effective care. Whether it’s a simple blood test or advanced heart imaging, these tools help your care team detect disease early, guide treatment choices, and monitor progress toward a healthier future.
