Arterial Doppler
Arterial Ultrasound
Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Carotid Ultrasound Imaging
Carotid Duplex Scan
Coronary CT Angiography
Echocardiography (2D & 4D)
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Event Monitor (King of Hearts)
Holter Monitor (24/48)
Myocardial Perfusion Study
Routine Treadmill
Stress Echocardiography
Tilt Table Test
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Venous Ultrasound
Instructions for Nuclear Cardiology Stress Test
Instructions For Exercise Stress Echocardiogram
Instructions for PET Myocardial Perfusion
Cardiovascular Consultation
Adult Echocardiography is a diagnostic test which uses ultrasound waves to make images of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures. It can measure cardiac output and is a sensitive test for fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion).
Dr. Brackett is one of only a few cardiologists in our County who holds the honor of adult echocardiography testamur. This requires the completion of a special competence examination to optimize skill in the performance and interpretation of cardiac ultrasound. Cardiology Associates echo lab is accredited with ICAEL.
Accredited Echocardiography Laboratory 
Bubble Study Echocardiogram
Carotid Ultrasound
Venous Doppler Ultrasound
Arterial Ultrasound is a noninvasive ultrasound method (also called a duplex study) used to examine the blood circulation in the arms and legs. Noninvasive means the procedure does not require the use of needles, dyes, radiation or anesthesia.
Nuclear Stress Test
Nuclear Stress Test measures blood flow to the heart at rest and while the heart is working harder as a result of exertion. This stress test can be performed with and without exercise (Lexiscan). The test provides images that can show areas of low blood flow through the heart and damaged heart muscle using a radioisotope. Cardiology Associates nuclear lab is accredited with ICANL.
Dr. Steinberg and Dr. Shaun Patel are certified in Nuclear Cardiology.
Event Monitoring
A cardiac event recorder is a battery-powered portable device that you control to tape-record your heart’s electrical activity (ECG) when you have symptoms. There are two types of event recorders: a loop memory monitor and a symptom event monitor. The FDA-cleared ZIO Patch is a small, adhesive, water-resistant one lead ECG sensor that the user can stick onto their chest for a continuous 24-hour monitoring over 2 weeks, but it is only approved on some insurance plans.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. It is performed as an outpatient procedure in the hospital. During cardiac catheterization, a long thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery or vein in the groin, neck or arm (transradial) and threaded through your blood vessels to the heart to determine if there is disease of the heart muscle, valves or coronary (heart) arteries. During the procedure, the pressure and blood flow in the heart can be measured.
Dr. Omid Fatemi is trained in transradial catheterization procedures.
During a cardiac catheterization if it is determined that there are blockages that would benefit from a coronary stent, then a small tube-shaped device (stent) will be placed via the already in-place catheter, to keep the blocked coronary arteries open and increasing blood flow to the heart.
Dr. Shaun Patel and Dr. Omid Fatemi are Interventional Cardiologists at Cardiology Associates.
CTO percutaneous coronary intervention is a minimally invasive technique used to treat patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO), or complete blockages, of the coronary arteries.
Dr. Omid Fatemi specializes in this procedure.
PFO Closure
Percutaneous closure is a surgical procedure used to treat patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD). Advancements in device technology and image guidance now permit the safe and effective catheter-based closure of numerous intracardiac defects, including PFO and ASD.
Dr. Omid Fatemi has been doing these closures at Community Memorial Hospital.
Aortic Valvuloplasty
Aortic Valvuloplasty also known as balloon aortic valvotomy is the widening of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve. The balloon is placed into the aortic valve that has become stiff from calcium buildup.
ASD Closure
ASD CLOSURE – Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is an opening or hole in the wall that separates the two upper chambers of the heart. This wall is called the atrial septum. The hole causes oxygen-rich blood to leak from the left side of the heart to the right side. Different types of closure devices are used to close a hole or an opening between the right and left sides of the heart. Some of these birth defects are located in the wall (septum) between the upper chambers (atria) of the heart: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Dr. Omid Fatemi have been doing these closures at Community Memorial Hospital.
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Peripheral Vascular Intervention removes the plaque and restores the flow of blood through the artery. These interventions are medical specialties that treat peripheral artery diseases without surgically opening the leg or arm. Instead, the doctor uses small tools and at least one catheter. A catheter is a thin tube that is inserted into a blood vessel through a small cut, usually in the leg or arm, and threaded to the site of disease. Once in place, it acts as a tunnel, enabling the doctor to efficiently guide the tools to where they are needed.
Dr. Shaun Patel and Dr. Omid Fatemi are board certified in endovascular procedures.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
When patients suffer from hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, their arteries are partially blocked by a substance called plaque. When these blockages occur in the legs or arms, they are called peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Shaun Patel and Dr. Omid Fatemi are board certified in endovascular procedures.
Peripheral Angiogram
Peripheral Angiogram is a test that uses X-rays and dye to help your doctor find narrowed or blocked areas in one or more of the arteries that supply blood to your legs. The test is also called a peripheral arteriogram.
Dr. Shaun Patel and Dr. Omid Fatemi are board certified in endovascular procedures.
Complex Ablations For A-FIB, A-FLUTTER, VT, SVT, PVC
Dr. Jonathan Dukes, Electrophysiologist, regularly performs these procedures at Community Memorial Hospital and St John’s Regional Medical Center. Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat cardiac arrhythmias. It can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. During an ablation, the doctor destroys small areas in the heart that are firing off abnormal electrical impulses and causing atrial fibrillation, aflutter, ventricular tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia or premature ventricular contractions.
Dr. Jonathan Dukes specializes in complex ablations, and accepts new patients for first time evaluations as well as new patients seeking to have a redo ablation.
Pacemaker Implantation
A pacemaker insertion is the implantation of a small electronic device that is usually placed in the chest (just below the collarbone) to help regulate slow electrical problems of the heart. A pacemaker may be recommended to ensure that the heartbeat does not slow to a dangerously low rate.
Dr. Jonathan Dukes and Dr. Shaun Patel perform pacemaker implantation.
Defibrillator Implantation
An Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that is intended for high risk patients to reduce their risk of dying if the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) go into a dangerous rhythm and stop beating effectively (cardiac arrest).
Dr. Jonathan Dukes perform defibrillator implantation
Watchman Procedure
The Watchman Procedure is among the newest procedures available to prevent
A-fib related stroke.
Dr. Jonathan Dukes and Dr Fatemi perform the Watchman Procedure.
Pacemaker And Defibrillator
Battery Replacement
A pacemaker battery usually lasts 7 to 8 years. When the battery runs down, a new pacemaker will be implanted. The surgery to replace the old pacemaker with a new one usually requires a local anesthetic. In most cases, your original pacemaker leads will not need to be replaced.
Implantable Monitoring Device
Reveal LINQ, Insertable Cardiac Monitor, is the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device. The procedure to implant one just takes a few minutes to perform as an outpatient. It records the heart rhythm continuously to capsure recurrent unexplained episodes of palpitations.
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Cardiac CT)
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Cardiac CT) – Also known as computed tomography; computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan). A cardiac CT scan is a painless imaging test that uses x rays to take many detailed pictures of your heart and its blood vessels. An electron beam CT scanner also can show calcium in coronary arteries.
Dr. Alon Steinberg is certified to interpret Cardiac CT scans.
Varicose Veins Treatment
Endovenous Ablation is an image-guided, minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. It uses radiofrequency or laser energy to cauterize (burn) and close the varicose veins. The results are remarkable. Patients who suffer with painful, disfiguring varicose veins now have the opportunity for a simple procedure with minimal pain.
Our vein lab founded in 2009, is located in Oxnard, CA. We treat patients who meet medically based requirements. Vein ablations are covered by most insurances.
Dr. Shaun Patel and Dr. Omid Fatemi are board certified in endovascular procedures.
