Non-Invasive Cardiology

Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic options for non-surgical treatments of cardiac conditions using non-surgical techniques

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Advanced cardiac imaging is one of the outstanding strengths we offer patients.

At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, our non-invasive cardiology team uses state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge non-invasive methods to diagnosis heart disease. Advanced imaging technologies have dramatically improved the ability to detect and treat cardiovascular disease at an early stage. Patients who are at increased risk for heart disease, either because of genetics or lifestyle choices, are especially well served by today’s enhanced technology. Non-invasive cardiac procedures can allow the achievement of similar results of procedures that are more invasive, but with less risk, no exposure to radiation (X-Rays), and fewer needles. There is little to no pain associated with ultrasounds and the procedures are much shorter than more invasive testing.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Services

  • Advanced nuclear cardiology with state-of-the-art techniques for perfusion mapping
  • Viability assessments
  • Cardiac amyloidosis imaging
  • Cardiovascular inflammation imaging
  • Advanced echocardiography
  • Cardiac CT and MRI

Services and Procedures

Diagnostic procedures performed at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute include:

  • 640-Slice CT scan
  • Abdominal aorta ultrasound
  • Aortography
  • Arrhythmia mapping
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Carotid ultrasound
  • Computerized Tomography (CT) scan
  • CT angiography
  • D SPECT
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Electrophysiological studies (EPS)
  • Event monitors
  • Holter monitoring
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Non-invasive flow studies
  • Radioisotope examinations of the heart
  • Signal-averaging EGG
  • Stress testing
  • Tilt table
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Vascular ultrasound

Learn more about the PET-CT Center.

Things to know before undergoing a procedure

  • Most of our procedures are short, but plan on spending a couple of hours to account for checking in on the ground floor, walking to the department, and completing your test.
  • If you are having a stress test we recommend that you wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes; as though you were going to the gym or to exercise.
  • You cannot eat prior to a stress test or a TEE. If you are having these procedures and need to take your morning medications, do so with a small sip of water. Please consult your physician if you have any questions about how you should take your medications prior to your procedure.
  • If you are having a TEE you must have an individual available to drive you home following the test due to the sedation you will be given. If you do not have a person to take you home, your test will be rescheduled to a time that can have a ride arranged.

For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 855-WVU-CARE (855-988-2273) or schedule online.

Our Non-Invasive Cardiology Faculty

Sudarshan Balla, MD

Sudarshan Balla, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology Morgantown, WV

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Kristen Bell, DO

Kristen Bell, DO

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology Morgantown, WV

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Robert Biederman, MD

Robert Biederman, MD

Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Kevin Felpel, DO

Kevin Felpel, DO

Associate Professor
Non-Invasive and Heart Failure Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Daniel Brito Guzman, MD

Daniel Brito Guzman, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Ruby Havistin, MD

Ruby Havistin, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Brian Kazienko, MD

Brian Kazienko, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Rida Laeeq MD

Rida Laeeq MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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James Mills, MD

James Mills, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Laura Murphy MD

Laura Murphy, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Martinsburg, WV

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Lakshmi Muthukumar, MD

Lakshmi Muthukumar, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Stanley Pamfilis, MD

Stanley Pamfilis, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Buckhannon, WV

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David Tingler MD

David Tingler MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Fairmont, WV

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Irfan Zeb, MD

Irfan Zeb, MD

Assistant Professor
Non-Invasive Cardiology
Morgantown, WV

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Locations

Through partnerships and affiliations with local hospitals and clinics, we bring access to complete comprehensive care for patients across West Virginia, and into surrounding regions, including Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and beyond.

WVU Heart and Vascular Institute at Wheeling Hospital

20 Medical Park, Suite 105
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: 304-242-4800

Waynesburg - Clinic

451 Murtha Drive
Waynesburg, PA
Phone: 855-WVU-CARE