Procedures

Abdominal aortic ultrasound is a painless screening test that can detect potentially life-threatening aortic aneurysms before they become dangerous.

Diagnostics & Exams

A noninvasive in-office ultrasound of the abdominal organs — used to evaluate the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and major vessels in a single radiation-free exam.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

An advanced lipid panel goes far beyond standard cholesterol numbers to measure particle size, count, and inflammatory markers that drive cardiovascular risk.

Lab-Based

Advanced lipid panels go far beyond standard cholesterol tests.

Diagnostics & Exams

A 24-hour automated blood pressure recorder worn during normal daily life — the gold standard for diagnosing hypertension and quantifying nighttime control.

Monitoring

Our 2-week ambulatory EKG monitor continuously records your heart rhythm during daily activities, capturing intermittent arrhythmias that a standard EKG might miss.

Diagnostics & Exams

A catheter-based procedure that directly visualizes coronary arteries, measures intracardiac pressures, and can guide treatment in the same setting.

Procedure

A high-resolution CT scan with IV contrast that produces detailed 3D images of the coronary arteries — a non-invasive alternative to cardiac catheterization for many patients.

Imaging

Cardiac MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves — no radiation — to produce extraordinarily detailed images of heart muscle, valves, and tissue character.

Imaging

A brief, monitored procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm by delivering a synchronized electrical shock or specialized medication.

Therapeutic

A noninvasive vascular ultrasound that measures the thickness of the carotid artery wall — an early marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular risk.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

Carotid ultrasound with Doppler imaging is a critical non-invasive test for evaluating the health of the arteries supplying blood to your brain.

Diagnostics & Exams

A catheter-based procedure that uses precisely delivered energy to silence the heart tissue responsible for an abnormal rhythm.

Therapeutic

An invasive imaging procedure that visualizes the coronary arteries directly with contrast dye and X-ray. Coordinated for Cardiolucent members at major Los Angeles institutions.

Interventional & Surgical (Coordinated)

A low-radiation CT scan that quantifies calcified plaque in the coronary arteries and gives one of the strongest single predictors of future heart attack risk.

Imaging

The CT coronary calcium score is one of the most powerful tools for assessing your risk of coronary artery disease.

Diagnostics & Exams

DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning provides precise measurement of bone density and body composition, including visceral fat distribution.

Diagnostics & Exams

Transesophageal echocardiography provides extraordinarily detailed ultrasound images of the heart's valves, chambers, and great vessels from inside the esophagus.

Imaging

An electrocardiogram (EKG) provides a quick, painless snapshot of your heart's electrical activity.

Diagnostics & Exams

A 12-lead electrocardiogram is a fast, painless recording of the heart's electrical activity and a foundational test in cardiology.

Diagnostics

A noninvasive in-office test that measures the health of the endothelium — the inner lining of the blood vessels and the earliest tissue to show signs of cardiovascular disease.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

An event monitor is a patient-triggered cardiac recorder worn for weeks to capture intermittent symptoms that brief tests like a standard EKG often miss.

Monitoring

Exercise stress testing evaluates your heart's response to physical exertion, helping detect coronary artery disease, assess exercise capacity, and evaluate symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath during activity.

Diagnostics & Exams

Targeted DNA sequencing that identifies inherited variants responsible for cardiomyopathies, channelopathies, familial hypercholesterolemia, and aortopathies.

Lab-Based

A noninvasive ultrasound-based test that measures the stiffness of the liver — the most reliable noninvasive marker for fatty liver disease severity and a growing component of cardiometabolic risk assessment.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

A Holter monitor is a continuous 24- to 48-hour EKG recorder that captures every heartbeat during normal daily life.

Monitoring

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator continuously monitors heart rhythm and delivers a life-saving shock when a dangerous arrhythmia is detected.

Procedure

A tiny implantable cardiac monitor placed under the skin that records heart rhythm continuously for up to three years — the ultimate tool for catching elusive arrhythmias.

Procedure

A stress test that combines treadmill or pharmacologic exertion with a small dose of radiotracer to image blood flow to the heart muscle.

Diagnostics

A small implanted device that monitors heart rhythm and delivers gentle electrical impulses whenever the heart beats too slowly.

Procedure

A noninvasive in-office ultrasound of the pelvic organs — used to evaluate gynecologic and lower-abdominal anatomy as part of comprehensive metabolic and longitudinal care.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

An interventional treatment that opens a narrowed or blocked coronary artery and places a stent to keep it open. Coordinated for Cardiolucent members with trusted interventional cardiologists in Los Angeles.

Interventional & Surgical (Coordinated)

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a revolutionary diagnostic tool that Dr.

Diagnostics & Exams

Cellular- and Bluetooth-enabled monitoring that transmits cardiac device, blood pressure, and rhythm data directly to your cardiologist — no extra office visits required.

Monitoring

A noninvasive in-office ultrasound of the kidneys — used to evaluate size, structure, blood flow, and signs of disease that affect both kidney and cardiovascular health.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

Our resting echocardiogram goes beyond standard imaging by incorporating advanced strain analysis.

Diagnostics & Exams

A precise measurement of the calories your body burns at rest — a key input for weight, body-composition, and metabolic-health planning.

Diagnostics

A stress echocardiogram combines exercise testing with cardiac ultrasound to evaluate how your heart performs under exertion.

Diagnostics & Exams

A minimally invasive valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis, performed via catheter rather than open-heart surgery. Coordinated for Cardiolucent members with structural heart programs in Los Angeles.

Interventional & Surgical (Coordinated)

A noninvasive in-office ultrasound of the thyroid gland — used to characterize nodules, evaluate gland size and texture, and inform a comprehensive metabolic workup.

Diagnostics (In-Office)

A controlled test that reproduces fainting symptoms by gradually changing body position while heart rate and blood pressure are continuously monitored.

Diagnostics

Vascular Doppler ultrasound uses sound waves to visualize blood flow in the arteries and veins of the neck, abdomen, and legs.

Imaging