Non-Invasive Cardiology

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

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 brief, but please allow a few extra hours to account for check-in on the ground floor, walking to the department, and completing your test.
• If you are scheduled for a stress test, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, as if you were heading to the gym or exercising.
• For both stress tests and TEE procedures, you should not eat beforehand. If you need to take your morning medications, you may do so with a small sip of water. Please consult your physician if you have any questions about how to take your medications before your procedure.
• If you are having a TEE, please ensure that you have someone available to drive you home afterward, as sedation will be administered during the test. If you do not have a driver, your test will need to be rescheduled to a time when transportation can be arranged.

Our Non-Invasive Cardiology Faculty

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.