Testing

Cardiac Monitoring — Allan Hatch, MD in Benton, AR
Cardiac Monitoring
  • Used when patients have symptoms of palpitations, dizziness, or syncope (passing out)
  • Used when patients have abnormal EKGs
  • A patient may wear an outpatient monitor anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days
Patient Having Pulmonary Test— Allan Hatch, MD in Benton, AR
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • A group of breathing procedures that measure how well the lungs are functioning
  • Helps your doctor assess respiratory diseases and disorders such as shortness of breath, smoking history, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and mechanical injury
  • Scheduled every 6 months on patients who take Amiodarone or Pacerone to make sure lung function is not being affected by these medications
  • No prep necessary
Senior On Exercise Bike — Allan Hatch, MD in Benton, AR
Cardiopulmonary Stress Test (CPX)
  • Measures how well your heart and lungs are working during rest, exercise, and recovery
  • Patient is hooked up to an EKG machine, and blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels are measured
  • Patient will wear a mouthpiece and nose clip
  • During the exercise portion of the test, the patient may pedal with their arms, ride a bike, or walk on a treadmill
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes
  • No prep necessary
Having Blood Pressure Test — Allan Hatch, MD in Benton, AR
Cardio Wellness Risk Evaluation (VENDYS)
  • Also known as Endothelial Function Test
  • Involves obtaining an EKG and blood pressure, discussing diet and exercise habits, and completing a blood flow test called VENDYS
  • VENDYS is a noninvasive diagnostic device used to measure blood flow for early detection of cardiovascular disease and monitoring response to therapy
  • The VENDYS test is 15 minutes long, broken down into three 5-minute phases:
    • The first five minutes records a stable temperature reading on the patient’s left and right finger
    • During the next five minutes, the blood pressure cuff that is placed on the patient’s right arm is inflated and stays inflated for the whole five minutes
    • After the occlusion phase has completed, the cuff will release and allow for the blood flow to return to the patient’s fingers for the last five minutes
  • No prep necessary
Getting Blood Sample — Allan Hatch, MD in Benton, AR
Clinical Lab
  • Most labs can be performed in house
  • INR, used to monitor patients on blood thinners, performed in house with immediate results
  • Advanced lab tests can be sent out, with results still appearing on the patient portal
  • Special prep:
    • Liver/Lipids (Cholesterol) – nothing to eat 4 hours prior to testing
    • Before any blood draws, being well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water is always helpful
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