Cardiology Services
Dr. Ziad Khoury
Dr. Ziad Khoury is a board certified Cardiologist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular disease.
Cardiology Services in Altoona, State College & Serving Bedford, PA
Whether you're looking for preventative care, have a heart problem already, or suspect you may have cardiovascular issues, Central PA Physicians Group, serving Altoona, State College, Bedford, PA, and the nearby regions, offers specialized cardiology care to address various issues, ranging from heart disease to abnormal heart rhythms and beyond.
Preventative Care
Heart-related issues are common. In fact, in a single year, over 700,000 people die from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death. Fortunately, there's a great deal that can be done to stop this from occurring, making prevention a leading service at our office.
Some of the preventative cardiology care we offer includes:
- Diagnostics
- Helping you make positive lifestyle changes
- Chronic disease management
- Possible referrals to weight loss specialists or other professionals
Diagnosing Heart Problems
Your heart and the rest of your cardiovascular system are an intricate network of components helping with various aspects of your health, including removing waste, ensuring all parts of your body receive the necessary nutrients, and bringing help when you have an infection.
When a cardiovascular problem occurs, it's no wonder that you experience various issues that extend further than your heart. On top of that, having heart issues also places you a risk for other problems in the future, such as kidney troubles.
Fortunately, we can detect problems early. Even when that isn't possible, we can still intervene, slow the progression, and reduce the likelihood of potential complications.
Some of the diagnostics we perform include:
- EKGs
- Echocardiograms
- Stress tests
- Blood tests
We also incorporate your medical and familial history during diagnosis to make sure everything is accounted for.
Improving Your Lifestyle Habits
Diet and physical activity levels play a major role in the overall health of your heart. When you don't care for yourself properly, you may be at risk for numerous unpleasant cardiovascular issues, such as high blood pressure, an abnormal heart rhythm, and high cholesterol, which all increase your likelihood of having a stroke. That's not considering that some cardiovascular concerns raise your chances of a heart attack.
Our cardiology division, serving Altoona, State College, Bedford, PA, and other nearby areas, can help you get your health on the right track to improve your heart health and keep it stable.
Central PA Physicians Group, serving Altoona, State College, Bedford, PA, and the neighboring communities, has specialists who provide curative and preventative cardiology care. Our goal is to keep your heart beating strong through lifestyle changes and any necessary medical interventions.
Call our cardiologist near you at 814-201-2309 today.
Procedures
Cardiac Catheterization (In-Hospital)
A long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery and threaded to your heart
Cardiac Ultrasound
Echocarrdiogram
Ultrasound displays action of the heart
Nuclear Stress Test
Nuclear Cardiology
Combination of intravenous injections with nuclear isotope imaging to evaluate heart function.
Holter Monitors/Events/Loops
Our pacemaker/ICD clinic provides patients with specialized care of implanted rhythm management devices and pacemakers. It is our responsibility to educate patients about the devices and answer any questions in regards to living with Implanted devices. Once a device is implanted, the patient will be seen in office for clinics. Clinics involve a trained technician determining device functions and parameters. The physician then evaluates the data from technician to ensure proper functions of the patient's device. If testing reveals a problem, our staff works quickly to resolve the issues. Along with clinics, there is remote monitoring. This ensures that your device and you are being monitored adequately to ensure maximum device functions.
Pacemaker/ICD Clinics are available in Roaring Spring and Bedford office locations.
Pacemaker Clinic
Our pacemaker/ICD clinic provides patients with specialized care of implanted rhythm management devices and pacemakers. It is our responsibility to educate patients about the devices and answer any questions in regards to living with Implanted devices. Once a device is implanted, the patient will be seen in office for clinics. Clinics involve a trained technician determining device functions and parameters. The physician then evaluates the data from technician to ensure proper functions of the patient's device. If testing reveals a problem, our staff works quickly to resolve the issues. Along with clinics, there is remote monitoring. This ensures that your device and you are being monitored adequately to ensure maximum device functions.
TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography)
TEE is a type of echo test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. Unlike other types of echo tests, a TEE creates pictures from inside your body. Your provider guides a thin, flexible tube down your esophagus. It can diagnose