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An electrocardiogram is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic test that measures and records your heart’s electrical activity — a central marker of normal heart function and health. Also called an ECG or EKG, this gold standard cardiovascular evaluation tool provides helpful insight about how well your heart is working. At Sunnyvale...

A stress test measures cardiac function while you exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike. This standard, noninvasive evaluation shows how well your heart works when it’s pumping harder during physical exertion, making it easier to identify cardiac problems and certain forms of heart disease. At Sunnyvale Cardiology in Sunnyvale,...

The amount of sleep you get each night can affect your heart health! Studies published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show that getting between six and nine hours of sleep each night can offset genetic risks for heart attacks. Click here to learn more about this...

As you age, it's important to stay on top of your health to detect different conditions. Chances for developing coronary artery disease specifically increases as we age! Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 have a greater risk for coronary artery disease. Make sure...

For those who experience symptoms of a heart condition, cardiac catheterization helps to diagnose the condition. It's an imaging procedure used by Sunnyvale Cardiology to evaluate heart function or enhance another heart procedure. Learn more.https://www.sunnyvalecardiology.net/services/cardiac-catheterization/

Some of the early signs of a heart attack include chest discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, and nausea. It's essential to call 911, even if you're not sure it's a heart attack! It's best to get these symptoms checked out to ensure that you are healthy. 

Atrial fibrillation can cause a heart attack or stroke, making early detection and treatment crucial. At Sunnyvale Cardiology in Sunnyvale, Texas, cardiologists Prasad Maddukuri, MD, FACC, MRCP, Saleem H. Mallick, MD, FACC, and Larry Moore, MD, FACC.  Atrial fibrillation is a heart arrhythmia, or a problem with the speed or...

Heart Health Screening Q & A What is a heart health screening? A heart health screening is a preventive tool designed to ensure your heart stays healthy. Certain factors significantly increase your risk of heart disease. Knowing those factors — and how to mitigate them — can make all the...

What is congestive heart failure? Congestive heart failure, also known as heart failure, occurs when your heart can’t pump blood efficiently enough to meet your body’s demands. Your heart hasn’t stopped working, but it isn’t functioning properly. Symptoms of congestive heart failure include: Tiredness or severe weakness Shortness of breath...

Exercise stress testing is used to determine how well your heart handles its workload. It is primary used to determine if your heart receives enough oxygen and proper blood flow when it is under stress such as when you are exercising. The test usually employs the “Bruce” protocol, Exercise is...

Cardiac catheterization (or coronary angiogram) is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Cardiac catheterization provides information on how well your heart works, identifies problems and allows for procedures to open blocked arteries. During cardiac catheterization, a long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery...

This is an echocardiogram that is performed in combination with Exercise stress testing. This test can be used to visualize the motion of the heart’s walls and pumping action when the heart is stressed. It may reveal a lack of blood flow that isn’t always apparent on other heart tests.