The Cardiopulmonary Department offers a broad scope of outpatient services. Click on the services below for more information. These services include but are not limited to:
Cardiac Stress Training, 24 hour Halter Monitoring, Electroencephalograms (EEGs) and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Electrocardiogram (EKGs) services are provided 24 hours a day.
Therapeutics such as Aerosol Medication Delivery, Volume Expansion Techniques, Oxygen Therapy and Ventilator Maintenance are provided around the clock.
Our Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
For detailed information on any of these services, or to make an appointment with a cardiologist, please contact the Cardiology Department at 956-523-3030.
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A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a test which specifically studies the lungs and how efficiently the mechanisms of respiration, or breathing, occur. The results of the test are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with airway abnormalities and/or lung disease. This is one way to diagnose and assess the severity of diseases such as asthma or emphysema.
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Some diseases are extensive enough to require pulmonary rehabilitation. A respiratory care practitioner will monitor a patient's vital signs such as heart rate, respirations, breathing pattern, and oxygenation status before, during and after exercise. With pulmonary rehabilitation , the therapist is able to individually cater to each patient's needs such as how much oxygen a patient requires (or does not require) for different activities for a better quality of life.
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At the request of a doctor, Respiratory therapists also administer sleep-lab services to people who are suspected to have sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is a condition in which, during sleep, breathing ceases for seconds at a time. This can cause the oxygenation in your body to decrease which would obviously cause a number of problems. Some of the signs the one might have sleep apnea include very loud snoring or restless leg jerks while sleeping. Depending on the severity and frequency of the sleep apnea, one may benefit from a CPAP machine (a machine that pushes air into your lungs to better oxygenate them) while you sleep. In the sleep lab a study is performed to find out if a patient could benefit from a CPAP machine. It is individually catered to each person's needs. Talk to your doctor if you think you may suffer from sleep apnea.
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A holter monitor is a device that monitors a person's heart rhythm and rate during daily activities. This is helpful to diagnose different heart arrhythmia's, abnormal heart rate or rhythms. You may be asked to wear a holter monitor if you have symptoms of dizziness, palpitations, or fainting spells. Often the patient wears a heart monitor for 24 to 48 hours. They are encouraged to perform daily activities while wearing this monitor.
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An electrocardiogram, or (ECG), is a tracing of the electrical impulses produced by the heart. It is often performed before a surgery, for chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, black-out spells, or history of heart disease. This procedure is a valuable tool used by physicians to help in the diagnosis of heart-rhythm irregularities.
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An echocardiogram, or (echo) is a test which specifically studies the heart and blood flow. It helps a physician determine the speed, direction, turbulence, or amount of blood flow in a particular area at a given time. An "echo" is a non-invasive procedure that uses the technology of ultrasound. These tests often reflect the different aspects of heart disease and the physician is able to decide what further steps, if any, need to be taken to improve heart function.
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An electroencephalogram, or (EEG), is a study of certain brain waves. This can help with the diagnosis of diseases such as of epilepsy, seizures, or just brain activity in general with a critically ill patient.
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