More than 60 million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular testing is an important tool in assessing and managing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and determining the outcome (prognosis) of a particular disorder.

Oroville Hospital's cardiovascular testing facility administers a broad spectrum of tests carried out by experienced, registered technicians.

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) - measurement and analysis of heart rate and rhythm to identify irregular heart beat patterns.
• 24 and 48 hour Holter Monitoring - heart rhythm is monitored continuously and recorded during regular daily activities over a 24 to 48 hour period.
• Exercise Treadmill Testing - recording of the electrical activity of the heart under the stress of exercise while walking on a treadmill. Our facility conducts both Persantine and Cardiolyte tests, if needed, to assess heart function.
• Event Recorder - a recording device sent with a patient for a month-long period to monitor unusual heart-related episodes such as excessively rapid heart rate and abnormal rhythms.
• Echocardiogram - echocardiography uses sound waves to create a detailed image of the heart in action, usually performed to evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart. Stress echocardiography, conducted during an exercise test, is also available.
• Segmental Blood Pressures - blood pressure measurements are taken using inflatable cuffs placed in multiple locations on the arms and legs. Segmental measurements give information about blood flow through arteries for the detection of blockages or occlusions.
• Carotid Duplex Scans - ultrasound is used to obtain an image of the inside of the walls and interior of the carotid artery. Carotid duplex scans detect narrowing of the artery and/or plaque which may be affecting the flow of blood through the artery.
• Venous Scans - ultrasound scanning of veins to detect and assess blockage due to blood clots.