Understand every aspect of your heart health with a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation from Dr. Alberto Morales and his staff at South Tampa Cardiology. Our cardiovascular center in Tampa administers an all-inclusive test suite that delivers a decisive snapshot of what’s going on with your heart and related systems, so you can better understand your risk factors going forward and catch minor issues before they become major problems. These tests at our heart health center also point out any current complications you may be facing and give you a chance to address anything with the potential to threaten your continuing cardiovascular health.
What Is a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Evaluation?
A comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation at South Tampa Cardiology helps you take proactive control of your heart health. This evaluation begins in our cardiovascular center in Tampa, where Dr. Morales starts with a new patient evaluation that includes an electrocardiogram (EKG) — a test that identifies irregular heart rhythms and other issues by recording your heart’s electrical activity. Other tests we perform include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Ultrasound – This screening checks for life-threatening enlargements of the aorta.
- Echocardiogram – This noninvasive assessment lets us visualize the size, shape and function of your heart by scanning it with soundwaves.
- Carotid Ultrasound – This scan identifies blockages or abnormalities within the arteries in your neck that deliver blood to your brain.
- Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) – Designed to test blood flow to your extremities, this test checks for peripheral artery disease by measuring blood pressure in your arms and ankles.
- CT Calcium Score with Coronary CTA – This test measures calcium buildup in your arteries, identifying blockages and measuring blood flow.
After we perform all the tests, we bring you in for a review and go over all the results with you, explaining what they mean to your heart health. Dr. Morales also crafts a customized plan to prevent or handle any heart health issues discovered during your cardiac services in Tampa.
How Do You Evaluate the Cardiovascular System?
South Tampa Cardiology performs comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations by using the latest in medical technology — the Arineta SpotLight™ Duo CT scanner. The world’s first dedicated cardiovascular CT system, this whole-heart breakthrough technology provides 3D imaging of the heart’s chambers, valves, coronaries and myocardium in one heartbeat, capturing 560 high-resolution slices with 14-centimeter axial coverage during every 0.24-second rotation. Additionally, SpotLight™ Duo looks at heart-related systems, including aorta and carotids, by performing CT angiography studies. This ensures our cardiovascular center in Tampa gets a complete picture of your heart health to potentially prevent problems and improve outcomes.
Prevent Heart Problems – Schedule a Consultation Today
Take control of your heart health with a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation from Dr. Alberto Morales and his staff of highly trained professionals at South Tampa Cardiology. Even if you’re feeling fine, our assessments help you be proactive when it comes to preventative care and discover any underlying conditions that may factor into your heart health down the road. Contact our cardiovascular center in Tampa today to schedule your own comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation by calling 813-870-1747.