Endocarditis

What is Endocarditis? Endocarditis is like a sneaky infection that sets up camp in your heart’s inner lining – specifically, the endocardium. This thin membrane covers the inside of your heart chambers and valves, and when it gets inflamed, things can go south fast. The culprit? Usually bacteria, but sometimes fungi or other germs can […]

Event Monitor

What Exactly is an Event Monitor? Think of an Event Monitor as a portable EKG. It’s a small, battery-powered device that you wear to record your heart’s electrical activity. But unlike a regular EKG at the doctor’s office, which only captures a snapshot of your heart’s rhythm, an Event Monitor can record for days, weeks, […]

Enhanced External Counterpulsation

Modern Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Specialist & Board Certified Cardiologist located in Humble, TX, Katy, TX, Cleveland, TX, The Woodlands, TX & Livingston, TX CALL (832) 644-8930 What Is Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)? Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive treatment designed to alleviate symptoms of angina, a type of chest pain caused by reduced […]

Echocardiogram

Testing & Treatments Echocardiogram Modern Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Specialist & Board Certified Cardiologist located in Humble, TX, Katy, TX, Cleveland, TX, The Woodlands, TX & Livingston, TX CALL (832) 644-8930 An echocardiogram is a standard and straightforward process that uses sound waves to create an image of the heart. These images allow doctors to […]

Electrocardiogram

Testing & Treatments Electrocardiogram Modern Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Specialist & Board Certified Cardiologist located in Humble, TX, Katy, TX, Cleveland, TX, The Woodlands, TX & Livingston, TX CALL (832) 644-8930 An electrocardiogram is a simple and common test to check for signs of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues. It is a harmless process that […]