Tilt Table Test A tilt table test is used by your physician to assess the cause of unexplained repeated fainting. A patient could be fainting due to an abnormal nervous system reaction, a drop in blood pressure when they stand up, or abnormal heart rhythms.   What to expect during a tilt table test After…

Electrophysiology If a patient has unknown fainting and/or severe heart palpitation that remain unknown, a Long Island Heart physician will order an electrophysiology study. An electrophysiology (EP study) is a particular type of catheterization test that helps determine the cardiac electrical system. The electrical system is significant because it controls the heart rhythm.   How…

Cardioversion Cardioversion is the type of procedure that helps restore a normal heart rhythm back in a patient with arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats). Occasionally, your doctor will try and resolve this with medications; however, majority of the time a scheduled procedure will take place. This is done by sending electric shocks to your heart through electrodes…

Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram Patients may come into Long Island Heart Associates with a chest pain and a LIHA physician may want to order a signal-averaged electrocardiogram. A signal-averaged electrocardiogram is a more in depth type of ECG or EKG in order to capture abnormal heartbeats which may only occur now and then. A signal averaged EKG…

Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan (MUGA) The MUGA scan is a very useful noninvasive tool to evaluation the pumping function of the heart. The MUGA scan produces a moving image of the beating heart, and from this image.   What to expect during a Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan After disrobing from the waist up, you will be given…

Lipid Management The physicians at Long Island Heart Associates want to assure you that your health is their number one priority. That is why lipid management is a large contributor to LIHA and their patients. Lipid management is the managing of a patient’s cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and triglyceride levels. It is essential for patients…

Clinical Trials Clinical trials at the New York Heart Research Foundation are research studies in which patients help doctors find ways to improve health and heart disease. Each study tries to answer scientific questions and to find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat heart disease. The New York Heart Research Foundation is always looking…

Our doctors at Long Island Heart Associates always want to get to know their patients to the best of their ability. We want to gain all knowledge of your medical history and any concerns of your health you may have.  Our doctors strive to make you feel at ease and they want to provide you…

Bone Density Testing Bone density testing uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. This is a great way for Long Island Heart Associates to determine if a patient has osteoporosis or osteopenia. This test is conveniently located in our Mineola office and…

Ultra Fast CT Long Island Heart Associates is fully equipped with a new GE Ultrafast CT scanner, making us the first private heart center on the east coast with this innovative technology. We are pleased to be able to offer our patients the most advanced methods for the detection of coronary artery disease, which traditional…

Nuclear Stress Test Long Island Heart Associates performs Nuclear stress tests, also known as Thallium stress test, in order to look for blockages in the coronary arteries. A Nuclear camera takes images of the heart and projects them onto a computer screen. These images show blood flow to the heart muscle which indicates strength or…

Echocardiogram An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. It is completely non-invasive and involves no radiation exposure. Our LIHA echo-tech will make you feel at ease with this uncomplicated test.   Who is an echocardiogram appropriate for? If your cardiologist suspects a problem with the…

Transtelephonic Monitoring A transtelephonic monitor is a small electronic device used to record a patient’s heart rhythm.  Unlike other ambulatory monitors, the transtelephonic monitor (TTM) does not continuously record the heart rhythm over a short period of time.  Instead, it is given to the patient for an extended period of time (weeks to months) and activated…

Anticoagulation Therapy (Coumadin®, Pradaxa®, etc.) An anticoagulant is a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of blood clots. Medications have been indicated to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs, lungs and blood vessels throughout the body, thus reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism. Two anticoagulants LIHA physicians…

Cardiac Pacemaker A pacemaker is a small electronic device which is surgically implanted and attached to the heart via electrodes in order to regulate the patient’s heartbeat.  The pacemaker sends electrical signals to the heart , stimulating it to beat at a desired rate.  Typically, pacemakers are used to treat bradycardia, which is an abnormally…

Sleep Study The Sleep Wellness Center of New York is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and provides patients with the most comprehensive medical care. Our facilities each house four hotel-style bedrooms fully equipped with flat screen TVs, DVD players, and full cable access. The bedrooms have been designed to stimulate a…

Cardiac Catheterization (Balloon Angioplasty, Stent, Atherectomy) Cardiac catheterization is a test used to evaluate the heart and the coronary arteries. During a cardiac catheterization, a contrast material is injected into the coronary arteries to trace the movement of blood. The portion of the test involving the injection of contrast material and the tracing of blood…

Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) A Transesophageal Echocardiogram (also called TEE for short) is a test used to obtain ultrasound pictures of the heart with an instrument that is placed in the esophagus. What does a Transesophageal Echocardiogram show? Due to the proximity of the esophagus to the heart, extremely detailed pictures of the heart can be obtained using ultrasound. The…

Ambulatory electrocardiography (EKG or ECG) monitors the electrical activity of your heart while you go about your usual daily activities. Many heart problems occur only during certain activities, such as exercise, eating, emotional stress, or sleeping. A continuous 24-hour recording is much more likely to detect any abnormal heartbeats that occur during these activities.  …

EECP – Enhanced External Counter Pulsation EECP improves circulation to the heart without medications or conventional therapies. Research shows that it appears to stimulate the opening of new, natural pathways around narrowed or blocked arteries. Many people who have received EECP treatment report fewer and less severe instances of angina, increased energy levels and have…