COMMON QUESTIONS

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WHAT PATIENTS ARE CONSIDERED CANDIDATES FOR TESTING?

Testing candidates can range from individuals experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. These tests also serve to establish an annual baseline and can assist in providing pre-operative clearance.

HOW IS CPET TESTING DIFFERENT THAN A TRADITIONAL STRESS TEST?

CPET provides a more comprehensive view of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system as a whole. CPET does a better job of detecting ischemic heart disease, but it can also pick-up many other conditions that the treadmill stress test cannot. The conditions detected by CPET, but not treadmill stress test include: Heart Failure. Myocardial Ischemia of the small blood vessels.

WHO INTERPRETS TEST RESULTS?

Test results are read and interpreted by board certified medical reviewers and returned to the ordering provider within two days.

HOW MANY PATIENTS CAN BE SEEN IN A DAY?

The number of patients is determined by the types of studies performed. 8-10 patients is the average.

WHY CAN'T I JUST GO TO AN IMAGING FACILTIY TO HAVE THESE TESTS PERFORMED?

Facility wait times can be lengthy. Having the ability to provide imaging services in-office allows the office to expand their services and have more control over patient treatment. In office testing provides a familiar and convenient location, and most importantly, saves the patient time!

WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THESE TESTS?

Yes, these tests are covered by most insurances.