Cardiac imaging gives your care team detailed information about your hearts structure, function and blood flow. These tests can help evaluate symptoms, identify heart conditions and guide decisions about your care.
At Erlanger, imaging is part of a broader academic heart and vascular program, connecting patients with specialists across cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Conditions We Evaluate
Your doctor may recommend cardiac imaging to help assess chest discomfort and shortness of breath or other conditions such as:
- Coronary artery disease and reduced blood flow to the heart
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Heart valve disease
- Congenital heart conditions
- Changes in the heart's structure or function
- Possible inflammation or other diseases affecting the heart
Cardiac imaging Tests We Offer
- Echocardiogram
- Cardiac stress testing
- Nuclear cardiac imaging
- Cardiac CT and MRI
Your doctor will discuss your cardiac imaging options with you.