Serial Testing
Because cardiac and vascular conditions often do not present symptoms until later in the disease process, we recommend keeping a routine and watchful eye on your condition. Work with your cardiologist to determine your routine of scheduled serial testing of your condition.
Serial testing includes:
- Echocardiogram (ECHO): A non-invasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart chambers, valves and major blood vessels.
- Computed tomography (CT scan): An imaging procedure that uses X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A test that provides detailed images of the heart chambers and valves, including four-dimensional MRI
- Dual-source 64-slice computed tomography (CT) angiography: A test that divides the aorta into thousands of visualized slices producing near-perfect, three-dimensional, high-quality diagnostic images of the heart anatomy
By closely monitoring the progress of your disease, your cardiologist can assess changes and detect complications that may require surgery.
Locations Performing this Treatment
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Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190placePhone 630.232.0280 -
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
300 Randall RoadGeneva, IL 60134placePhone 630.232.0280 -
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N. Westmoreland RoadMain EntranceLake Forest, IL 60045placePhone 847.534.3278 -
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
675 N. Saint Clair St.Nineteenth Floor, Suite 100Chicago, IL 60611placePhone 312.NM.HEART (664.3278) -
Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center
2701 Patriot Blvd.Glenview, IL 60026place -
Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center
1475 E. Belvidere RoadGrayslake, IL 60030place -
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N. Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045place -
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.Chicago, IL 60611place