Cardiovascular Imaging •  Echocardiography (2D, 3D and transesophageal echo testing) to evaluate heart anatomy and function. • Vascular ultrasound tests to evaluate blood circulation. • Cardiac CT angiography to noninvasively assess arteries that supply the heart with blood including the ability to measure fractional flow reserve. • Nuclear cardiology for performing stress tests that evaluate blood flow in the heart. • Cardiac MRI and MR angiography for stress testing and to assess heart anatomy and function. Diagnostic Tests •  Cardiopulmonary stress testing to determine the functional performance of the heart, lungs, circulatory system and metabolism. • Holter monitoring and cardiac event monitoring to diagnose arrhythmias. •  Electrocardiography (EKGs) to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Cone Health offers rehabilitation services to help people with heart, vascular and lung problems improve their quality of life. •  Monitored fitness and nutritional services are available to cardiovascular patients who are recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery or have other heart-related problems. •  Rehabilitative services are also provided for patients living with chronic lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, chronic bronchitis or pulmonary fibrosis. The goal is to educate patients about their conditions and help them improve their fitness, relieve symptoms and slow disease progression. The Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center delivers a comprehensive range of noninvasive diagnostic, rehabilitation and support services that benefit tens of thousands of patients each year. 18,000 cardiac ultrasound tests annually. 120 rehab patients daily. 100,000 EKGs annually. 9,500 vascular studies annually. Noninvasive Services Exceptional Heart Care. Every Day.™ We combine the newest technologies with a well-trained and experienced staff to offer a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including nonsurgical valve replacements. Patient Outcomes: Blood vessel disorders run in Carrie Foley’s family. Her older sister was only 42 when she died from an aortic dissection. Foley herself had an aortic root replacement in 2010 after an aneurysm reduced the blood supply to her organs. Since the procedure, Foley has had cardiac MRI scans every two years at the Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center to make sure her cardiovascular system is functioning as it should. “Most often people think of imaging services as a way to diagnose conditions and prepare for surgery when it’s needed,” says Katarina Nelson, MD, medical director of the Cone Health cardiovascular imaging lab. “These services also support patient care for years following a medical intervention.” For Foley, that means she can go about her day-to-day activities, confident that her condition is being carefully monitored. “It’s rewarding to help patients like Mrs. Foley keep a step ahead of any medical needs she may have and be reassured she’s in good health,” Nelson says. CT scans offer reassurance following aortic procedure Pictured at right: Carrie Foley and Katarina Nelson, MD 14 15 CONE HEALTH | HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER CONE HEALTH | THE NETWORK FOR EXCEPTIONAL CARE