Heart & Vascular Diagnosis
UHS offers advanced diagnostic tests to help your physician diagnose your particular heart or vascular condition, such as an EKG, echocardiogram, cardiac imaging, cardiac catheterization and more.
Heart & Vascular Diagnostic Procedures
A variety of imaging and diagnostic procedures can help your UHS doctor evaluate your heart’s function and test for certain cardiovascular conditions. These procedures can also help your cardiologist decide on an effective course of treatment once your condition has been determined.
Heart and vascular diagnostic procedures at UHS include both non-invasive and invasive options:
Non-Invasive
Echocardiogram | Shows your heart’s movement and indicates how blood flows between the heart and vessels |
Resting electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) | Records changes in your heart’s electrical activity while you’re at rest to help determine if your heart is beating normally and if it’s safe for you to do an exercise electrocardiogram (stress test) |
Exercise electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), or stress test | Tests for changes in your heart’s electrical activity while you exercise to help determine if your heart is beating normally |
Holter and event monitor | A device you wear continuously for 24–48 hours to measure your heart’s activity and rhythm |
Laboratory blood tests | Evaluate the cholesterol, triglycerides (type of fat) and proteins in your blood to help diagnose heart disease |
Nuclear heart scan | Evaluates your blood flow, heart muscle, and heart-pumping ability by injecting into your bloodstream a safe dose of radioactive substance that shows up in an imaging scan |
Cardiac Imaging | Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) and MRI – Produces multiple images of your heart and merges them in cross-sectional views to better examine your heart’s function |
Invasive
Transesophageal Echocardiogram | Uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make detailed pictures of your heart and the arteries that lead to and from it |
Cardiac catheterization | Checks for a variety of cardiovascular conditions by inserting a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through your blood vessel and up to your heart |
Expert Heart & Vascular Care Close to Home
Find exceptional heart and vascular services throughout the UHS service area in New York’s Southern Tier, including cardiac catheterization, echocardiogram, and chest x-rays. Services and treatments may vary by location. Your doctor will refer you to the location that best suits your care needs.
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Hooper Rd. Closure: Allow for extra time if traveling to UHS Endwell officeJuly 26, 2024
A section of Hooper Road is closed until 4 p.m. Monday, June 29, due to construction work. Hooper Road is closed from the intersection with Pheasant Lane to the intersection with Farm to Market Road.
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Traffic Alert near UHS Endicott scheduled for Friday, July 26July 25, 2024
On Friday, July 26 starting at 7am, milling and paving work will take place near our UHS Endicott facility at 1302 E. Main Street. This will impact access to our parking lot.
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New Sensory Room at UHS Senior Living at IdealJuly 25, 2024
A brand new sensory room at UHS Senior Living at Ideal is bringing a new level of care to the residents at the facility and it’s all thanks to the dedication of a local girl scout with a special UHS connection.
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Sunshine Program for nursing support staff now accepting nominationsJuly 24, 2024
UHS is pleased to announce that our new program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed support staff, called the Sunshine Program, is now accepting nominations!