Pulse
The quiet confidence
of a steady rhythm.
A cardiology practice for people who want to understand what their heart is telling them — not just hear that it's fine.
Heart Health Estimator
Three questions. A clearer picture.
Not a diagnosis — a conversation starter. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll tell you what your first visit would look like.
Normal resting range is 60–100 bpm. Not sure? 72 is a fine starting point.
Select all that apply. None selected is perfectly fine.
Steady, healthy rhythm
90 min
First visit, start to finish
5 days
New patient availability
20+ yrs
Cardiology experience
Same day
Results explained
A little preparation makes the visit feel effortless.
When you call to schedule, our coordinator will ask for your insurance card and the name of the doctor who referred you — that's the full intake. Most insurance plans cover an initial cardiology consultation; we'll verify yours before your appointment.
On the day, plan for about 90 minutes, though the exam itself takes closer to 45. Bring any recent lab results — a cholesterol panel, a metabolic profile — if you have them. If you don't, that's fine. We'll order what we need.
Accepted: Medicare, most PPO and HMO plans, and major commercial carriers. We'll confirm your specific coverage when you call.
- Photo ID and insurance card
- Recent lab results (if available)
- List of current medications
- Allow 90 minutes for your first visit
The room is quiet. The equipment is gentle. Here's exactly what happens.
The exam room is small and unhurried. A medical assistant will take your blood pressure — both arms — and a brief history. Then the EKG: ten small adhesive leads placed on your chest, arms, and legs. You lie still for eight seconds while the machine reads your heart's electrical pattern. There is no current, no discomfort. The leads peel off like stickers.
If your history suggests it, we may perform a stress echocardiogram the same day — a cardiac ultrasound before and after a treadmill walk that shows how your heart responds to mild exertion. A Holter monitor, if needed, clips to your belt and records continuously for 24 to 48 hours while you live your normal life.
The cardiologist will spend at least 20 minutes with you — not a rushed handshake. Questions are expected. Write yours down beforehand if that helps.
- Resting EKG — 8 seconds, no discomfort
- Blood pressure, both arms
- Stress echo if indicated — same-day scheduling
- Holter monitor clips to your belt, worn 24–48 hrs
Plain language. Before you leave the chair.
Results from the EKG and echocardiogram are interpreted the same day. The cardiologist will sit with you, show you the tracing, and explain what it means in words you'll remember. Not "mild left ventricular hypertrophy" — "your heart's main pumping chamber is working slightly harder than it should, and here's what we're going to do about it."
You leave with a printed summary, a follow-up plan, and a direct line to our nurse coordinator. If anything in the results requires urgent attention, we act that day. If everything looks stable, you'll know that too — and why.
Lab results from bloodwork ordered at your visit are available within 48 hours. We call you. You don't have to wait and wonder.
- Same-day EKG and echo interpretation
- Results explained in plain language, in the room
- Printed summary to take home
- Lab results by phone within 48 hours
Your heart brought you here.
Let's take the next step together.
You now know what to bring, what the room looks like, and what the doctor will ask. The only unknown left is when you'd like to come in.
or call us instead — (555) 123-4567
New patient appointments available within 5 business days.
Most insurance plans accepted. We verify before your visit.