Our Services
Cardiopulmonary Care
Cardiology Services at Saint Francis Medical Center provides a wide array of cardiac, respiratory and neurological tests and procedures. Utilizing some of the latest technology available, Cardiology Services can provide simple tests such as an EKG to the more complex procedures such as a Cardiac Catheterization. The cardiology area performs several tests as ordered by your physician.
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Cardiology Procedures
EKG
An EKG is a simple test that provides a tracing of your heart's electrical activity.Holter Monitor
A Holter Monitor monitors your heart's electrical activity for a period of up to 24 hours. The information from the monitor is then scanned and given to your physician.Graded Exercise Test
Often referred to as a Treadmill Test, this tests how well your heart can tolerate exercise. This test is performed with your physician present so he or she can best explain the results of the test to you.Nuclear Graded Exercise Test
Also called a "Cardiolite" study or a "Thallium" test. This is a combined graded exercise test and nuclear study. The object of this test is to see how well you heart muscle functions during exercise and to see if there is adequate circulation to the heart at rest and at peak exercise.Echo Lab
The Echo Lab, part of Cardiology Services, also performs several exams.Regular Echo
This is an ultrasound test of the heart. By using sound waves, we can image the heart and look at heart motion as well as determine how all the heart valves are working.To find out more on how your heart works, check out "The Heart: An On-line Exploration" at sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html.
Trans Esophageal Echocardiography, also called a TEE
This is a specialized procedure that allows the physician to see the heart chambers very clearly.Stress Echocardiography
A specialized graded exercise test that also includes taking echo images of the heart before and after exercise.Cardiac Cath Lab
The Cardiac Cath Lab provides x-ray images of the heart's arteries. This allows the physician to look at blockages of the arteries and the function of some of the cardiac chambers.For more information on how the heart works, check out cardiopulmonary information at www.medgraph.com.
Neurology, EEG, EP, and Sleep Lab
Cardiology Services also provides neurological testing. These tests include EEGs, EPs and sleep studies. These tests are often performed to help diagnose problems with the nervous system.For information on epilepsy, check out the Epilepsy Foundation of America at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
For information on strokes, visit the National Stroke Association at www.stroke.org. To learn more about sleep disorders, visit the National Sleep Foundation at www.sleepfoundation.org.
Respiratory Care
Our Respiratory Department provides an array of tests and therapies for those individuals suffering from breathing problems. The department has an active Pulmonary Rehab program that has been used by hundreds of patients in the Grand Island area to help them cope with a chronic lung disease.To learn more about lung disease, check out the American Lung Association's page at www.lungusa.org.
For more information, call the Respiratory Department at 308-398-5644.