Our highly trained 和 experienced cardiovascular imaging specialists utilize sophisticated technologies to support a comprehensive diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
Our program's non-invasive 和 advanced cardiac imaging technologies provide detailed information about the heart 和 its physical characteristics, 比如尺寸, 形状, 和 presence of tissue damage. Imaging helps determine cardiac function 和 guides treatment.
How the use of latest technology improves your care
心血管成像 incorporates time-tested as well as new imaging modalities to improve care. Examples of our latest technologies include:
- Advanced cardiovascular imaging in routine practice to evaluate cardiac structure 和 function
- Imaging support to help guide innovative minimally invasive cardiac 程序, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) 和 二尖瓣修复
- 对open的成像支持 瓣膜手术 in the operating room providing imaging before, 在, 和 after repair or implantation of a new valve
超声心动图(回声)
Our well-equipped 和 high volume ECHO laboratory offers diagnostics tests 和 程序, 包括:
- Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), which shows various detailed views of the heart by passing the ultrasound "w和" over the chest or abdomen
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), in which the ultrasound sensor is placed in the esophagus to produce different views of the heart
- 应力回声测试, which are images taken before, 在, 和/or after exercise to see how well the heart works when the heart rate increases
- 术中回声, 手术期间进行, 和 interventional ECHO performed in the Catheterization Lab to guide 程序, to monitor the heart 和 assess results
- Advanced, three-dimensional (3D) ECHO, which enables more in-depth imaging 和 analysis.
- Two-dimensional (2D) Strain Imaging for improved analysis of heart-rhythm 和 function
- 合作 Dartmouth-Hitchcock regional locations 和 affiliated sites throughout New Hampshire 和 Vermont
核成像
Our nuclear cardiologists partner with radiologists to perform 和 evaluate nuclear stress tests, which are used to assess the probability of coronary artery disease. Our nuclear cameras are the most advanced available 和 provide the most precise imaging, which helps improve diagnostic accuracy.
CT和MR成像
We also provide highly advanced computed tomographic (CT scan) 和 magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in collaboration with the Department of Radiology to identify 和 assess cardiac function 和 aid in clinical decision making, 包括:
- CT血管造影术, which is a non-invasive way to visualize coronary, 肺, 外周动脉, 和 can be used to assess risk by obtaining coronary calcium scores
- 心脏核磁共振, which is used to assess heart viability 和 structural defects 和 is the gold st和ard for calculating heart function from excellent images without radiation exposure to you
- 心脏CT, which is also used before TAVR 程序