At COR Medical Group, diagnostic testing is a natural extension of the comprehensive, personalized care we provide.
Each study is selected with intention — guided by your individual cardiovascular profile, symptoms, and long-term health strategy. All testing is interpreted directly by your cardiologist and integrated into a thoughtful plan focused on early detection, precise risk assessment, and informed decision-making.
Our philosophy is simple: testing should clarify, not complicate — and every result should serve a clear purpose within your overall cardiovascular care.
We offer a full spectrum of non-invasive cardiovascular testing to support early detection, precise diagnosis, and long-term heart health:
Atherosclerosis Screening – Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT)
Carotid IMT ultrasound identifies early arterial wall thickening — often before plaque is visible on traditional imaging.
This painless, radiation-free study:
- Detects early atherosclerosis
- Assesses stroke and heart attack risk
- Measures arterial age
- Guides preventive treatment decisions
Echocardiogram (Echo)
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart.
It allows your cardiologist to:
- Evaluate heart size and function
- Assess valve structure and performance
- Monitor heart failure
- Track structural heart disease over time
- Assess response to treatment
Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG)
An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart.
This quick, non-invasive test evaluates:
- Heart rhythm abnormalities
- Electrical conduction disturbances
- Signs of prior heart damage
- Cardiac enlargement
Ambulatory Heart Rhythm Monitoring – Holter Monitor, Event Recorder & Zio® Patch
When symptoms occur outside the office, extended monitoring allows evaluation of heart rhythm in real-world conditions.
- Holter Monitor (24–48 hours) – Continuous ECG recording
- Event Recorder (2–4 weeks) – Activated during symptoms
- Zio® Patch – Continuous recording for up to two weeks
Exercise Stress Testing – Treadmill Stress Test & Stress Echocardiography
Stress testing evaluates how the heart performs during exertion.
- Exercise Stress Test – Monitors ECG during treadmill exercise
- Stress Echocardiogram – Combines exercise with ultrasound imaging
- Pharmacologic stress protocols available for patients unable to exercise
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging – Nuclear SPECT & Cardiac PET
Myocardial perfusion imaging evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress.
- Identifies areas of reduced blood flow
- Detects prior heart muscle damage
- Evaluates coronary artery blockages
- Assesses overall cardiac function
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring evaluates blood pressure patterns throughout the day and during sleep.
- White coat hypertension
- Masked hypertension
- Resistant or labile blood pressure
- Medication effectiveness
- Dipper vs. non-dipper status
Laboratory Testing
Comprehensive laboratory testing supports cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment monitoring.
- Evaluate cholesterol and metabolic risk markers
- Monitor medication effectiveness
- Assess inflammatory markers
- Investigate symptoms