Procedures: Clinic Services

Below you will find descriptions of the various procedures and services that we perform in our clinic.

For more detailed information or to schedule a consultation please contact us:
(432) 337-3117.

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General Cardiology

The OHI Staff is fully capable of managing all aspects of your Cardiology needs. Backed by a skillfully trained and dedicated staff, OHI's physicians are able to provide peace of mind when it comes to caring for you and your heart.

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Echocardiograms

This is an ultrasound of your heart. This test is completely non-invasive and takes approximately 20 minutes.

Your echocardiogram will be performed by Glenda Cobb. Glenda has over 25 years of experience performing echocardiograms.

No preparation is necessary other than please do not wear any body lotion, moisturizer or powder.

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Heart Failure Management

Heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart muscle has been damaged by disease or injury and it cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the body's needs.

The physicians at OHI are experienced in reducing the severity and symptoms caused by heart failure.

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Holter Monitoring

A palm-sized monitor is carried by the patient for 24 hours to record all heart beats during that time.

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Venous / Arterial Doppler Studies

A Doppler ultrasound study is a test that uses sound waves to examine the structures inside the body and to evaluate blood flow at the same time.

The Carotid Doppler ultrasound evaluates the artery in the neck to measure blood flow to the face and brain. The vascular studies show flow in the extremities. With this test, problems with the veins and arteries can be detected.

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EKG Readings

This test captures the electrical activity of your heart and runs it out on a piece of graphing paper. This test takes approximately 10 minutes.

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Full Spectrum Nuclear Cardiology Testing

Pharmacologic stress tests are used in people who are unable to perform exercise on the treadmill. In these tests, a medication (adenosine) is injected into the bloodstream through an IV line. The medication stimulates the heart and simulates exercise. The radioisotope is then injected after the adenosine and the pictures of the blood flow are generated as with treadmill exercise.

Your Nuclear Cardiology Testing will likely be performed by Toyia Ellsworth. Toyia has 17 years experience.

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Arrhythmia Management

Irregularities in your heart beat, or rhythm, can be managed with medications specifically developed for this purpose. OHI's physicians can tailor these medications specific to your own needs.

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Pacemaker / Defibrillator Clinic

This takes approximately 15 minutes. This test is completely non-invasive.

No preparation is necessary other than please do not wear any body lotion, moisturizer or powder.

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Exercise Stress Test

The entire process takes approximately 60 minutes. This test is completely non-invasive. Bring comfortable exercise clothing and walking shoes.

Please do not wear any body lotion, moisturizer or powder.

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Coumadin Clinic

This clinic is designed to manage patients taking the anti-coagulation medicine, Coumadin, or its generic equivalent, Warfarin. Our nurses work closely with your cardiologist to insure the patient is kept in a safe therapeutic range for their medical condition.

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Clinical Research

Odessa Heart Institute is actively involved in many multi-center clinical trials, bringing the latest advances in medicine to our local community.

Please contact OHI for information about ongoing clinical trials.