Non-invasive Cardiology

Non-invasive Cardiology services offered in Santa Monica, CA

You can get answers about your heart health without undergoing surgery or invasive procedures. At Commons Clinic, Jenica L. Ortega, MD, has access to comprehensive noninvasive cardiology services that provide detailed information about your cardiovascular system. Dr. Ortega utilizes advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate heart function, detect abnormalities, and create personalized treatment plans without the risks associated with surgical procedures. She takes time to explain your test results and answer your questions thoroughly. To learn more about non-invasive cardiology and how it can benefit you, please contact the Santa Monica, California, office or book an appointment online today.

Non-invasive Cardiology Q & A

What is noninvasive cardiology?

Noninvasive cardiology focuses on diagnosing and treating heart conditions using tests and procedures that don’t require incisions, needles inserted into blood vessels, or surgery. These methods provide doctors with detailed information about your heart’s structure, function, and blood flow without the recovery time or risks of invasive procedures.

Noninvasive tests use technologies, such as ultrasound, electrical monitoring, and imaging, to assess your cardiovascular health. They detect problems early, monitor existing conditions, and guide treatment decisions. You remain comfortable and safe throughout the testing process while getting accurate diagnostic information.

What services does noninvasive cardiology include?

Dr. Ortega provides a full range of noninvasive diagnostic services, including:

Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) to record your heart’s electrical activity and detect rhythm problems
Echocardiography creates moving images of your heart using ultrasound waves
Cardiac stress tests to evaluate how your heart performs during physical activity
Holter monitoring to track your heart rhythm continuously over 24-48 hours or longer
CT coronary angiography with calcium scoring to assess plaque buildup in your arteries
Blood pressure monitoring and management for hypertension
Lipid panels and other blood tests to evaluate cardiovascular risk factors

These tests help Dr. Ortega diagnose conditions like coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, arrhythmias, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. She combines results from multiple tests when necessary to get a complete picture of your cardiovascular health.

Who benefits from noninvasive cardiology?

Noninvasive cardiology serves patients at every stage of heart health. You might benefit if you:

Experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or unexplained fatigue
Have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity
Have a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death
Need preventive screening to assess your cardiovascular risk
Require ongoing monitoring for a known heart condition

Women often experience different heart disease symptoms than men and face unique cardiovascular risks related to pregnancy, menopause, and hormonal changes. Dr. Ortega has special training in women’s cardiovascular health, an area that remains underserved in cardiology.

She also has expertise in adult congenital heart disease for patients born with heart conditions who need lifelong monitoring as they age.

To schedule your noninvasive cardiology consultation, call Dr. Ortega or book online today.