Dear Valued Patient, In response to Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 pandemic, Washington Metropolitan Cardiology and Loudoun Cardiology want to assure our patients and the community that we are closely monitoring the situation and following guidance from public health officials and Government agencies. Based on currently available information and clinical Read more…
Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, please comply with the following: Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit and athletic or rubber-soled shoes. Do not apply lotions, powders, or oils on the skin (chest and abdominal area) on the day of the test. Please allow a minimum of 1 hour to perform Read more…
Unless otherwise instructed by your physician, please comply with the following: Wear a comfortable two-piece outfit and athletic or rubber-soled shoes. Do not apply lotions, powders, or oils on the skin (chest and abdominal area) on the day of the test. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours to perform Read more…
What can increase the chances of me getting a Cardiovascular disease? The following risk factors can considerably increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease: Smoking High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Diabetes Being overweight or obese Physical inactivity Family history of cardiovascular disease It is important that patients understand their Read more…
What is a Nuclear Stress Test? Nuclear stress testing aka myocardial perfusion stress test is a way for doctors to check how healthy your heart is. A nuclear heart test is an imaging test that can show: How much blood flows to your heart muscle when the heart pumps very Read more…
What is an Exercise Stress test? A stress test measures how well the heart works when it is beating fast and working hard. When the heart pumps fast, it needs more blood. A stress test helps doctors see if the heart is getting enough blood during these times. A stress Read more…
What is an echocardiogram? An echocardiogram, also called an “echo,” is an imaging test that creates pictures of your heart as it beats. During an echo, a doctor, nurse, or technician uses a thick wand, called a “transducer” or “probe,” to send sound waves into the heart. The sound waves Read more…