Cardiac Services

Our Cardiac Services provide a full range of services for adults with cardiac disease including a wide range of diagnostic procedures, and non-surgical management of cardiac disease. Our staff includes some of the area's leading cardiologists, as well as pulmonologists, nurses and technicians who have extensive experience in cardiac care.

Below are descriptions of procedures we offer. If you have any questions about a procedure, please contact the department 978-784-9345

Electrocardiogram (ECG) - A 12-lead electrical picture of the heart beat to determine regularity, electrical conductivity and possible injury to the heart. Signal Average Electrocardiogram (SAECG) - An electrical picture of the abnormal heart beats. This evaluates the possibility of sudden cardiac death due to cardiac arrythmia.

Exercise Stress Test (ETT) - This test invloves walking on a treadmill, at increasing work loads, while being monitored by a 12 - lead ECG and blood pressure responce. Your physician may also order a Nuclear stress test, a Stress Echo, and or a Medicated stress test (if you are unable to walk on a treadmill). These tests allow doctors to learn how well your heart functions when it is made to work harder.

Holter Monitoring - A digital recording of the electrical heart beat can be performed for 24 or 48 hour. This gives the ability to look at the regularity of the heart beat over an extended period of time and during activities of daily living. We also have the ability to do 30 day event monitoring.

Echocardiography -  This test is performed to evaluate the heart valves, chambers and heart muscle. The sonographer applies ultrasound gel to a microphone like device and acquires images of your heart by moving this device across your chest. Other ultrasound tests, involving your heart, are Stress Echos, Transesophageal Echos and Bubble studies.

Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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If you have had a heart attack, bypass, or other cardiac event, cardiac rehabilitation will assist you in achieving a healthier lifestyle by learning about your disease and how to cope with it physically and mentally. We will monitor your recovery, increase your level of fitness, and educate you and your family regarding the risk factors for heart disease. Pulmonary Rehabilitaion is geared towards the patient with Pulmonary or lung disease.

Patients enter a 12-week program where a multidisciplinary team will supervise your efforts to reach your goals and resume a more heart healthy lifestyle. Your treatment plan will be guided by your specific goals, needs and capabilities.