Tests and Services Instructions
Many tests require some preparation. Help assure more reliable and timely results by being test-ready. Find the instructions you need to make the most out of your visit. Please contact your physician if you need additional guidance or have questions.
For patients requiring medical imaging, please keep in mind that Los Alamitos Cardiovascular is accredited by the American College of Radiology. To find out more about what the ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation means to you, please view Accreditation FAQ's, and read our News Release.
All instructions are printable and in Adobe .pdf format:
OFFICE TESTS & PROCEDURES
General Tests:
- Electrocardiogram
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Event Monitor
- Chest X-Ray
- Pulmonary Function
- ICG
- MUGA Scan (Nuclear)
- Lab Work
Pharmacologic Stress Tests:
Treadmill Tests:
Peripheral Studies:
Echocardiograms:
Clinic:
HOSPITAL TESTS & PROCEDURES
You will receive explicit instructions from your doctor before your hospital visit.
- Cardiac Catherization: (Coronary Angiography)
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Tilt Table
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Electrophysiology Studies, Ablation
VENOUS CLINIC
Venous Testing:
Venous Therapies:
Patient Information
News & Announcements
Cardiovascular Research
Our doctors are involved in the latest cardiovascular research, including clinical trials from Duke University, Roche and Bristol Meyers Squibb. We are currently enrolling patients in multiple trials. Are you interested in participating? Visit our Research section to learn more. 
Nuclear Medicine Accreditation AnnouncementJuly 2011: Los Alamitos Cardiovascular awarded American College of Radiology (ACR).
Community News
2012 Seal Beach 5 and 10K Run: We're celebrating active lifestyles in our community, and will be sponsors again this year.
Feb. 3, 2011: Read Dr. Brar's interview in the India Journal.
June 2010: Dr. Steven Forman has been nominated as the Los Alamitos Medical Center representative to the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) Advisory Oversight Committee.
Spring 2010: Recently we purchased a new technology that will allow you, the patient, to have your sleep studied in the comfort of your own home...
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