Cardiac Specialist | Heart Doctor - Fall River, MA
Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for the proper management of patients at risk for cardiovascular diseases. That’s why Prima CARE has two state-of-the-art laboratories -- a Cardiac Testing lab and a Non-Invasive Vascular lab -- which both provide an extensive array of cardiac tests to the Fall River community.
Our Cardiac Testing Laboratory is located at 289 Pleasant Street Building #4, Suite 302 in Fall River, MA, and our Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory is located at 901 South Main Street in Fall River, MA.
We are pleased to provide free transportation for our Prima CARE patients who cannot drive so that they may get to and from their appointments easily.
FAQs on Interventional Cardiology
What Is Interventional Cardiology?
Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that uses special imaging tools to evaluate the blood flow and pressure of the heart. It includes the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease and acquired structural heart disease.
What Do Interventional Cardiologists Do?
Interventional cardiologists have advanced training in the management of cardiovascular disease. They use their specialized skills to provide non-surgical, catheter-based diagnosis and treatments. A catheter, which is a small, flexible tube, is used to repair damaged vessels, narrowed arteries, and make other necessary repairs to weakened areas of the heart. This is known as cardiac catheterization.
What Conditions Are Treated by Interventional Cardiology?
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) - Disease within the heart’s major blood vessel
- Congenital heart abnormalities - A structural problem of the heart that is present at birth
- Heart valve disease - A malfunction in one or more of the heart valves
- Heart rhythm disturbances – atrial fibrillation and irregular heartbeats
FAQs on Cardiac Testing
What Can I Expect At The Cardiac Testing Laboratory?
Yes. The Prima CARE Cardiac Testing Laboratory is a spacious, state-of-the art facility that uses leading-edge diagnostic testing, as well as the most advanced nuclear camera and digital echocardiographic equipment. Our lab was one of the first in Massachusetts to obtain dual accreditation in Nuclear and Echocardiography. This specialized diagnostic facility is part of the Prima CARE, P.C. Fall River Diagnostic Center.
What Cardiac Tests Are Available There?
- Echocardiogram
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Cardiac CTA
- Cardiac Stress Testing
- Nuclear Cardiac Testing
What Can I Expect From The Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory?
The Prima CARE Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory is a specialized diagnostic facility that is part of our Center for Vascular Disease. It is fully accredited by the ICAVL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories) and uses state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment. All tests for peripheral vascular diseases are performed by vascular technologists who are registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
What Is A Vascular Ultrasound?
A vascular ultrasound is a painless, non-invasive procedure that is used to examine circulation in the blood vessels. First, a water-soluble gel is applied to the skin’s surface over the area being examined. A wand-like device called a "transducer" is then gently applied against the skin. The transducer uses reflective sound waves to provide information about the anatomy of organs and blood vessels.
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