The Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Cardiology and Neurology Department is available for inpatient care 24/7.  Outpatient services are provided during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.  A complete spectrum of services is offered.  Our board-certified technologists are trained in the latest digital cardiology and neurodiagnostic services.

Studies include:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) - recording the electrical activity of the heart
• Holter Monitor - continuous 24 or 48 hour monitoring of the EKG
• Treadmill Exercise Stress Test - recording and monitoring of the EKG during exercise
• Echocardiogram - the configuration and condition of the heart's walls, chambers and valves are studied using this non-invasive technique
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) - records the electrical activity of brain cells
• Electromyogram (EMG) - measures the changes in the electrical potential of muscles at rest, with voluntary contraction, and with nerve stimulation
• Persantine or Adenosine Stress Tests - Recording and monitoring of the EKG during rest using vasodilators.

In addition, the following studies are performed with the use radiologic support in  Imaging Services:

• Non-invasive Carotid Study - evaluation of the arteries in the neck using non-invasive ultrasonic scanning
• Peripheral Artery Examination with exercise - evaluation of blood flow to lower extremities using ultrasonic scanning during exercise
• Venous Examination - ultrasonic scanning of the lower extremities to determine deep vein thrombosis
• Transcranial Doppler Examination - evaluation of arterial blood flow velocities in the brain using ultrasound.

Location:
900 Hyde Street, 5th Floor
(415) 353-6252

Outpatient Hours:
Monday through Friday:  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*A licensed physician must order all studies.