Cardiac testing and diagnostics
When you come to us for heart testing, we help find answers for your symptoms.
At Mission Health Physicians in Western North Carolina, our cardiac group performs full heart health assessments. Our diagnostic services help your physician personalize medicine to your unique needs, including if you are experiencing conditions, such as heart attacks, angina and chest pain.
Conditions we diagnose with heart screening
Our imaging specialists help diagnose a variety of conditions, including:
- Angina
- Chest pain
- Heart malformations
- Heart palpitations
- Heartbeat issues
Heart scan procedures we offer
Our teams evaluate your symptoms to help identify your condition and offer a treatment plan that fits your particular needs.
Cardiac imaging and screening
In our medical group, you'll have access to a wide array of heart tests, plus the resources of a diverse medical network that provides your complete care. Some of our diagnostic procedures include:
- Angiograms
- Blood tests
- Cardiac catheterizations
- Computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Echocardiograms
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Electrophysiological studies
- Lipid panels
- Nuclear stress tests
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans
- X-rays
Interventional radiology (IR)
IR uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The specialty allows our teams to see your body's internal structures, and perform a range of surgical techniques, as needed. IR also minimizes risks, pain and recovery time, as compared to traditional procedures.
Pediatric heart tests and scans
Many procedures for adult conditions can be tailored to fit your child's heart issue as well. Our pediatric radiologists and cardiac specialists understand the unique needs of children and adolescents, and ensure they have access to our practice's vast diagnostic resources.