PAMF Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Services

Many heart problems go undetected until something subtle – shortness of breath, dizziness or mild pain – causes you concern. At Palo Alto Medical Foundation, part of the Sutter Health network, we offer the full range of diagnostic tests and imaging technologies to quickly and accurately determine the cause.

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Featured Services

Diagnosing Your Heart Condition

Most heart problems can be treated through procedures or lifestyle changes, but effective treatment relies on an accurate and timely diagnosis. The Sutter network offers a wide range of medically recognized diagnostic methods and technologies to identify the type and location of your heart condition.

HeartFlow CT Scan

The Sutter Health network now offers the latest in cardiac imaging with HeartFlow CT scan analysis. Using your CT scan, this technology creates a 3D model of your heart, showing where blockages are affecting blood flow. This non-invasive procedure can help your doctor diagnose coronary artery disease and determine next steps in your care.

Cardiac MRI at PAMF

Check It Out

Our doctors are at the forefront of heart care with the use of a cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. One of only a handful of such machines in the world, the cardiac MRI helps physicians diagnose coronary artery disease and other heart conditions without surgery.

Heart Disease Care

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Non-Invasive Care and Management

Many heart conditions can be addressed through non-invasive lifestyle practices and medications. These strategies can substantially lower your risk of heart attack, heart disease and stroke. Sutter network cardiologists work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan and provide any follow-up education and support.

Health and Wellness

Know Your Numbers

Knowing four numbers critical to good health can help you lower your risk for heart attack and stroke: your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar level and body mass index (BMI). Learn how to get tested, what numbers are optimal and how to adjust unhealthy levels.

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Electrophysiology Research

Cardiac Electrophysiology, or arrhythmia is the study of the electrical functions of the cells within the heart. The electrical signals can be observed using an Electrocardiogram, or an ECG. An ECG can reveal different arrhythmic conditions such as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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