Cardiac Urgent Care

What is cardiac urgent care?

Cardiac urgent care provides immediate diagnoses and treatments for potentially serious cardiovascular issues, like heart attacks, clogged arteries, and blood clots. 

It’s crucial you visit Upper East Side Cardiology if you experience any symptoms that indicate an underlying heart condition. Early intervention can prevent the issue from worsening and improve your quality of life.

When should I visit cardiac urgent care?

You should seek cardiac urgent care at Upper East Side Cardiology if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Heart palpitations
• Shortness of breath
• Unexplained wheezing
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness

All of these symptoms indicate an underlying heart condition. 

Should I visit the emergency room or cardiac urgent care?

If you’re experiencing non-life-threatening symptoms or heart disease, like shortness of breath or mild chest pain, you don’t necessarily need to visit the hospital.

At Upper East Side Cardiology, the team has similar equipment to what you’d find in an urgent care facility or an emergency room (ER). As a result, they’re quickly able to provide a wide range of same-day services. 

If the team discovers a potentially life-threatening issue during your consultation, they transfer you to a nearby hospital right away.

What services does cardiac urgent care provide?

At Upper East Side Cardiology, the team offers various cardiac urgent care services, including:

Diagnostic imaging

Diagnostic imaging procedures, like echocardiograms and electrocardiograms, provide a quick and convenient way to gather information about your heart’s health. 

The team at Upper East Side Cardiology uses diagnostic imaging to identify various medical issues, including arrhythmias, blocked or narrowed arteries, and heart attacks.

Lab tests

If diagnostic imaging doesn’t provide enough information to make a diagnosis, your Upper East Side Cardiology provider might order lab work, like a Troponin T-test. 

A Troponin T-test assesses the level of Troponin T in your body –– a protein produced by the heart muscle. High levels of Troponin T indicate a past heart attack.

Referrals to the ER

If the team at Upper East Side Cardiology determines you’re having a medical emergency, they refer you to a nearby hospital. If necessary. They can even have an ambulance transport you to the facility.

To receive cardiac urgent care at Upper East Side Cardiology, call the office or walk in during normal business hours today.