Cardiac Workup

What is a cardiac workup?A cardiac workup involves screenings and diagnostic tests that detect the signs of heart-related disease before you experience any symptoms. In many cases, these diseases won’t cause symptoms until the condition becomes more severe.Common conditions a cardiac workup can detect and help prevent include:StrokeHeart attackCongestive heart failureAtherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries)By identifying disease in its earliest stage, treatments are typically more effective than if the disease is advanced. You might also be able to get by with less invasive treatments.Why would I need a cardiac workup?The Gulf Coast Cardiology Group PLLC team recommends a cardiac workup if you have risk factors for certain cardiovascular diseases. These risk factors include:AgeGenderGeneticsFamily historyIf you have existing chronic diseases that can contribute to heart disease, you might also want a preventive cardiac workup.What’s involved in a cardiac workup?During a cardiac work...