Our comprehensive, high tech diagnostic procedures accurately and efficiently diagnose heart diseases. These include:

• Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring
• Catheterization Imaging
• Echocardiogram
• Stress Testing/Treadmill Study (Exercise Electrocardiogram)

Symptoms of a heart condition often begin slowly. At first they may only occur when you are very active. But over time, breathing problems and other symptoms may be noticed even while you are resting. Symptoms of heart failure, on the other hand, may begin very suddenly, often after a heart attack.

Common symptoms of heart failure include:

• Shortness of breath with activity which continues into rest time
• Swelling of the legs, feet or ankles (edema)
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Weight gain
• Irregular or rapid pulse
• Erratic heart beat (heart palpitations)
• Fatigue, weakness or faintness
• Indigestion
• Decreased alertness or concentration
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Distended neck veins
• Decreased urine production

Physical examination may also reveal:

• Fluid around the lungs
• Irregular heartbeat
• Swelling of the liver
• Crackling sounds in the lungs
• Abnormal heart sounds

Diagnostic Testing
Holland Hospital offers complete diagnostic testing for a wide range of cardiac conditions, including heart attacks:

• Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring
• Catheterization Imaging
• Echocardiogram
• Stress Testing/Treadmill Study (Exercise Electrocardiogram) 

Additional tests which may be used to diagnose or monitor the heart:

• ECG
• Chest X-ray
• MRI
• Nuclear heart scans