Central Vermont Cardiology

Central Vermont Cardiology performs a wide variety of non-invasive diagnostic heart tests to help physicians better understand how each patient's heart is functioning.

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From left to right: Gregory J. MacDonald, MD, FACC; Mark Heitzman, MD, FACC; Michael G. Hayes, MD, FACC; Joachim G. Mueller, MD

Cardiology Tests and Procedures

The following types of cardiology tests are performed by our cardiologists:

• Echocardiograms
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Holter Monitoring
• Peripheral Vascular Exam
• Stress Testing

In addition, Dr. Joachim Mueller provides the following services:

• Outpatient electrophysiology studies, including catheter ablation, for CVMC patients at Fletcher Allen Health Care
• Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter/defibrillators (ICDs) at Central Vermont Medical Center

Scheduling an Appointment

Inpatients: If you are a patient in the hospital, physicians may request that your cardiology test be done before you are discharged home. Arrangements for testing will be made between the nursing staff and the Cardiology staff.

Outpatients: If your test is to be performed on an outpatient basis, your physician's office staff will set up an appointment date and time for you to come to Central Vermont Cardiology at CVMC to have the test performed. All Cardiology tests require a written physician's order prior to the test.

Note: Cardiac Stress Tests and Transesophageal Echocardiograms require that a physician be present during the test. Scheduling varies according to the availability of the physician and technologist.