Adult Non-Invasive Cardiology

What does this specialty do?

Non-invasive cardiology is a subspecialty of clinical cardiology focused on the diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up of adult patients with cardiovascular disease. It uses advanced imaging technology and functional tests to evaluate the structure and function of the heart without invasive procedures. Its goal is to accurately and safely detect cardiac abnormalities that allow for timely medical treatment.

Diseases it treats

This specialty focuses on the diagnosis and monitoring of the following cardiovascular pathologies:

Coronary heart disease: Blockage or narrowing of the arteries of the heart.
Heart valve diseases: Stenosis or valvular insufficiency.
Cardiomyopathies: Diseases that affect the heart muscle.
Pericardial diseases: Conditions of the membrane that covers the heart.
Cardiac masses: Tumors or other abnormal formations in the heart.
Diseases of the aorta: They include aneurysms and other alterations of the main blood vessel.
Arterial hypertension: Persistent elevation of blood pressure that affects the heart and vital organs.
Cardiac arrhythmias: Heart rhythm disturbances that may present as slow, fast, or irregular heartbeats.

Procedures or treatments

For the diagnostic and functional evaluation of the cardiovascular system, the service performs the following non-invasive tests:

transthoracic echocardiogram
transesophageal echocardiogram
Stress echocardiogram
Conventional stress test
Holter Monitoring
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
Extended heart rate monitoring for up to one month
Tilt table test

Subspecialties

Diagnostic tests are performed by internists with subspecialty in cardiology and echocardiography.

The service also has electrophysiologists in charge of performing tilt table tests and heart rate monitoring.

Exam preparation

Transthoracic echocardiogram: No special preparation is required.
Transesophageal echocardiogram: 8-hour fast and pre-anesthetic evaluation if performed with sedation.
Holter: Avoid using creams or powders on the chest.
MAP: No preparation required.
Stress echocardiogram: Avoid caffeinated or dark drinks 24 hours before; wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, and bring a companion; do not use creams or powders on your chest.
Stress test: Attend wearing comfortable clothing, sneakers, and bring a companion; avoid creams and powders on the chest.
Tilt table test: Fasting and assistance with a companion.

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Contact

Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 7046

Specialists who can assist you

Alex David Sotomayor Julio

Camilo Andres Calderon Miranda

Carlos Enrique Vesga Reyes

Christian David Adams Sanchez

Diana Cristina Carrillo Gomez

Felipe Cañas Orduz

Fernando Andres Guerrero Pinedo

Jairo Sanchez Blanco

Other services and specialties

Allergology

Anesthesiology

Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiology

Pediatric Cardiology

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