Cardiovascular Lab

Catawba Valley Medical Center provides noninvasive stress testing, noninvasive heart monitors and ultrasound imaging of the heart (echocardiography) and blood vessels. Echocardiography is also available at Catawba Valley Cardiology.

Echocardiography: Both sites are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Echocardiography. Private offices, clinics, and departments within hospitals that are accredited in Echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) voluntarily submit to a review of their daily operations. By participating in the accreditation process, these medical facilities demonstrate a commitment to the performance of quality echocardiography and strive to meet nationally recognized standards. During the accreditation process, applicant echocardiography facilities must submit documentation on every aspect of their daily operations. While completing the application, facilities are required to identify and correct potential problems, revising protocols, and validating quality assurance programs. Applications submitted, including samples of the echocardiograms performed, are reviewed by experts throughout the United States and Canada. Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with the Standards.

To find out more information about the test you are having click on this link: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/DiagnosingaHeartAttack/Echocardiogram---Echo_UCM_451485_Article.jsp#.WfDc-3I73MY

Vascular Sonography: Vascular Sonography at Catawba Valley Medical Center is accredited by The American College of Radiology for Abdominal Vascular, Cerebrovascular, Deep Abdominal Vascular and Peripheral Vascular.

To find out more information about the test you are having click on this link: https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/submenu.cfm?pg=test-treatment