CVMG is proud to offer bone density testing to anyone undergoing CT testing for other reasons.  For example, those patients who are having CT testing for chest, abdomen or other examinations may now also have...

Echocardiography is also called an echo test. This test generates moving pictures of the heart using sound waves. An Echocardiogram helps evaluate various problems with the heart and its function. It gives information about the...

The most advanced non-invasive imaging of the coronary arteries Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California is pleased to offer CT angiography, a safe out- patient procedure and in some cases an excellent alternative to invasive...

Carotid ultrasound can assess the development of plaque in the arteries. A carotid ultrasound is simply performed. It is a non-invasive test using sound waves to assess the size and caliber of the carotid and...

Nuclear Stress Test: SPECT and PET  Diagnostic nuclear imaging studies that use radioactive tracers, called Cardiolite® (for SPECT) and rubidium (for PET), to produce images of the heart muscle. When combined with stress, either through...

An exercise treadmill stress test helps determine how well the heart responds to the increase in workload caused by exercise.  Exercise treadmill stress tests can help: Diagnose coronary artery disease (obstruction of the blood vessels...

HeartFlow provides physicians with a non-invasive test which provides functional and anatomic data to assist in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

A coronary calcium scan is a test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary (heart) arteries. These specks of calcium are called calcifications (KAL-sih-fih-KA-shuns). Calcifications in the coronary arteries are...

Diagnosing Heart Disease With a Chest X-Ray A chest X-ray (also called chest film) uses a very small amount of radiation to produce an image of the heart, lungs, and chest bones on film. A...

An abdominal vascular ultrasound is recommended for patients with a family history of aortic aneurysms, those who have a smoking history or have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Abdominal vascular ultrasound is performed to...

Cardiovascular Medical Group provides Pacemaker Implantation and Monitoring services. Why would a patient need a Pacemaker? Slow heartbeat Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Block in heart’s electrical pathway What is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small,...

Cardiovascular Medical Group provides defibrillator implantation and monitoring. Cardiac Defibrillation Is a way of returning an abnormally fast or disorganized heartbeat to normal with a very brief electric shock. Implantable Defibrillator An implantable defibrillator is...

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is a type of echocardiography (echo). Echo shows the size and shape of the heart and how well the heart chambers and valves are working. Echo can pinpoint areas of heart muscle...

Aortic, Carotid and Peripheral Vascular Disease Endovascular Therapies: As cardiovascular specialists we have extended our expertise beyond just the heart to the entire vascular system. Aortic Disease: The aorta is the main artery that extends...

Interventional cardiology is an ever expanding specialty which began with diagnostic cardiac catheterization, but has now expanded to include remediation of the diseases of the heart, valves and entire vascular system. Cardiovascular Medical Group provides...

Cardiovascular Medical Group provides the following preoperative evalution services. Coronary Bypass Surgery Surgical Valve Replacement Non-Cardiac Surgery The cardiologist often plays a pivotal role in evaluating patients for cardiac as well as non-cardiac surgery. The...

Cardiac catheterization is the most commonly performed invasive cardiac procedure. Cardiac catheterization has been historically the most important procedure performed by a cardiologist to assess heart disease. In the early days of cardiology, it was...

Cardiovascular Medical Group offers full cardiac, head, chest, abdomen, pelvic and extremity CT services. A CT scan uses x-ray technology to take multiple cross-sectional views of the inside of the body. Compared to regular x-rays,...

Vaccines help make you immune to serious diseases without getting sick first. Without a vaccine, you must actually get a disease in order to become immune to the germ that causes it. At Cardiovascular Medical...

Cardiovascular Medical Group doctors are all board-certified in internal medicine.  As such, they are experts in helping you manage your internal medicine diseases such as diabetes, kidney and liver diseases, and other internal medicine ailments.

A Welcome to Medicare preventive visit: You can get this introductory visit only within the first 12 months you have Part B. This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your...

Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats,...

The lipid profile is used to help determine an individuals risk of heart disease and to help make decisions about what treatment may be best if there is borderline or high risk. The results of...

If you have heart failure, your doctor will monitor you closely. You will have follow-up appointments at least every 3 to 6 months, but sometimes much more often. You will also have tests to check...

Peripheral vascular disease very commonly accompanys coronary artery disease. Patients will often report pains in the lower extremities especially with walking. It may progress to an extent where some patients may even have pain at...

Cardiovascular Medical Group can help you determine if you have arrhythmia. What is Arrhythmia? Arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart. It may feel like a temporary pause so brief that it doesn’t change the...

Your heart has four valves. Normally, these valves open to let blood flow through or out of your heart, and then shut to keep it from flowing backward. But sometimes they dont work properly. If...

Blood thinning medications such as warfarin (Coumadin®) and some of the newer agents may be prescribed for various heart and vascular conditions. We offer office-based monitoring to help patients achieve their therapeutic goals. When first...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. CAD happens when the arteries that supply...

Cardiovascular Medical Group provides Pacemaker Implantation and Monitoring services. Why would a patient need a Pacemaker? Slow heartbeat Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Block in heart’s electrical pathway What is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small,...

Cardiovascular Medical Group can help you determine if you have arrhythmia. What is Arrhythmia? Arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart. It may feel like a temporary pause so brief that it doesn’t change the...

Cardiovascular Medical Group provides defibrillator implantation and monitoring. Cardiac Defibrillation Is a way of returning an abnormally fast or disorganized heartbeat to normal with a very brief electric shock. Implantable Defibrillator An implantable defibrillator is...

Exercise Stress Echocardiography What does it show? During an echocardiogram, a small device called a transducer is held against the chest. The transducer sends ultrasound waves that reflect (echo) off the various parts of the...

A peripheral arterial study is an ultrasound study assessing the flow of blood into your legs and is very accurate in determining the amount of blood flow to your legs. Peripheral arterial disease is a...

A peripheral venous study is usually done to diagnose a blood clot in the veins. A peripheral venous study is an ultrasound study of the venous system of the legs or arms. It is usually...

The optimal device for ambulatory cardiac monitoring with ECG is based on the frequency of symptoms. Historically, a 24- 48 hour Holter monitor was used. However, if symptoms are infrequent, the Holter would not be...

Holter and event monitors are medical devices that record the hearts electrical activity. Doctors most often use these monitors to diagnose arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs). Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During...

ECG – Electrocardiogram Procedure An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, is a simple test that detects and records the electrical activity of the heart. Many heart problems change the electrical signature of the...

CVMG laboratory is CLIA-certified and is licensed by the State of California. Our technicians perform complex chemistry, coagulation, and hematology testing. Our draw-lab now features multiple rooms aimed to maximize your convenience and minimize your...