Cardiology Services & Patient Preparation

Because heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the US today, DuPage Medical Group Cardiology provides a distinctive approach to the art of cardiovascular medicine. We combine the latest sophisticated technology and advanced treatment options usually found only at large university medical centers with the compassion and understanding that comes from serving the community for more than 25 years. Our university style approach provides patients with extraordinary care provided by highly trained cardiovascular specialists, state of the art facilities, the latest cardiac treatments, and ongoing community awareness and education for heart health. We understand that each patient is different and encourage patients to take an active role in their care. We work together as a team to develop a treatment plan specially tailored for your needs.

How We Care for You

While the symptoms of coronary heart disease may vary, the road to recovery and better health starts with a precise diagnosis. DuPage Medical Group Cardiology offers a unique blend of experience, technology and personalized attention designed to deliver unsurpassed image quality for more accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that meets your needs.

We invite you to learn more. We’re confident you’ll see the difference in our approach right from the start. You’ll find the full range of leading edge, noninvasive cardiac testing and the expertise and care you’d only find in a university-style medical center. All close to home.

We offer a comprehensive array of state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and services right in the office:

Diagnostic Testing

When your heart’s at risk, a precise diagnosis helps you and your physician make the best medical choices.

DuPage Medical Group Cardiology combines leading-edge cardiac diagnostic and early-detection technologies with the expertise of fellowship-trained, board certified cardiologists to achieve the highest quality images—and the highest level of certainty in your diagnosis. So you can avoid the risks and costs of more invasive procedures.

Along with the most sophisticated nuclear, echocardiography, and other non-invasive testing equipment, you can rely on our in-depth experience gained from reviewing tens of thousands of cardiac images over the years. We carefully review your results, pinpoint problems and provide insights that help put you on the road to better health.

Nuclear Technology

Precise images for better answers

Our Nuclear program is the first program Nuclear program in the state of Illinois to be fully accredited by ICANL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories). Nuclear technology offers the most highly sensitive, noninvasive method to find, diagnose and monitor the progression of occlusive coronary artery disease. The tests generate images of blood flow to the heart muscle and heart pumping function as well as identify any damage caused by a heart attack.

DuPage Medical Group Cardiology offers a complete range of nuclear cardiology imaging diagnostics, including exercise and pharmacologic perfusion studies and MUGA (multigated analysis) scans. The tests require a small, safe dose of radioactive tracer to be injected into the blood stream. State-of-the-art Gamma cameras are used to map blood flow patterns and evaluate heart muscle function. This allows our nuclear cardiologists to identify significant obstructive blockages in the coronary circulation that may require angioplasty or bypass surgery.

With tens of thousands of nuclear imaging studies performed, our technologists and board certified cardiologists offer the extensive expertise that produces the best results. Because our state-of-the-art imaging equipment constantly evolves through software and technology upgrades, we are at the forefront of the latest developments.

Led by a board certified nuclear cardiologists with certification in nuclear cardiology, our program uses the most advanced techniques. By using the latest methods, we are able to ensure the highest quality images and that means better clinical answers for our patients and referring physicians.

Echocardiography

DuPage Medical Group Cardiology provides complete state-of-the-art cardiac echocardiography. This imaging uses high frequency sound waves to produce a real time image of your heart to evaluate the valves, muscle function and other areas of the heart.  Our echocardiography program is the first program in the state of Illinois to be fully accredited by ICAEL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories).

Our advanced, leading-edge technology combined with extensively trained, certified technologists and cardiologists ensure the highest quality test images for the most effective evaluation and diagnosis. Our echocardiography center is led by a board certified cardiologist who has undergone fellowship training and comprehensive certification in adult and pediatric echocardiography.

Cardiac Testing

Comprehensive Cardiac Testing Services - In addition to nuclear and echocardiography studies, DuPage Medical Group offers a complete range of other noninvasive cardiac testing. These tests electronically monitor heart activity over an extended period of time. While methods may differ, the overall goal of all cardiac testing is to obtain a thorough understanding of your heart.

Electrocardiography (EKG) and EKG Stress Testing - Records your heart’s electrical impulse patterns at normal and stress levels.

24-48 hour Holter Monitoring - A small, portable device records your heart’s electrical activity during daily activities.

30-day Event Monitoring - A small, portable device records your heart’s electrical activity over a long period and enables you to transmit an event over phone lines.

CT (Computed Axial Tomography)

A CT scan is a diagnostic test that uses both x-ray and computer technology. Cross section pictures of the body are taken and analyzed by the computer to make 3 dimensional pictures of the body. The CT scanner is a large square machine with a hole in the center, something like a doughnut.  The procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes and is painless.  During a CT scan, you lie still on a table. The table slowly passes through the center of a large x-ray machine.  During some tests you receive a contrast dye, which makes parts of your body show up better in the image. Following the procedure you may get back to your normal activity and diet right away.