Cardiology Consultation

Cardiology Consultation Services Offered in Mansfield, TX

Viral Lathia2, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care in Mansfield, Texas. Dr. Lathia holds board certifications in nuclear cardiology, vascular interpretation, and interventional cardiology. After completing his medical education at D Y Patil University School of Medicine in Navi Mumbai, India, Dr. Lathia relocated to the United States for a research experience at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. During this experience, Dr. Lathia worked with a team of mathematicians, chemists, chemical engineers, and critical care medicine attendings who were trying to make a control formula for a filtration device that removes harmful inflammatory markers during sepsis.

Cardiology Consultation Q&A

What is a cardiology consultation?

A cardiology consultation is an evaluation of your heart and blood vessels by a cardiologist. Dr. Lathia is an experienced board-certified interventional cardiologist who performs thorough cardiology consultations to help his patients improve heart health.

Who needs a cardiology consultation?

Anyone with a heart condition or symptoms that indicate a heart condition benefits from a cardiology consultation at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care. If you have chest pain or shortness of breath, you need a cardiology consultation to confirm or rule out a heart problem.

Dr. Lathia also recommends consultations for people at risk of heart disease. Finding and treating health conditions that put you at risk of heart disease may prevent or delay complications.

You also need a cardiology consultation after a heart attack. Dr. Lathia can evaluate your heart and create a plan to improve your health and prevent another heart attack.

What happens during a cardiology consultation?

The specifics of your cardiology consultation at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care depend on your symptoms and medical history. Dr. Lathia takes a personalized and comprehensive approach to care.

He spends time talking and getting to know you to better understand your story and concerns. He asks about your typical day, the foods you eat, and your usual exercise routine. Dr. Lathia reviews your medical and family history and performs a physical exam.

Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care is a state-of-the-art cardiology practice equipped with advanced technology that helps Dr. Lathia evaluate your heart and determine an appropriate diagnosis. Your cardiology consultation may include additional testing such as:

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

An EKG is a quick and painless test that measures your heart’s electrical activity at that moment. This test helps diagnose an irregular heartbeat and a heart attack.
Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that allows Dr. Lathia to see the structure and function of your heart.
Stress testing

Stress testing is a specialized test that evaluates your heart when it’s pumping harder, making it easier to spot heart problems.
Holter or event monitoring

Holter and event monitoring are portable EKG devices that monitor your heart’s electrical activity over time.
Intravascular ultrasound

Intravascular ultrasound is an advanced imaging test that uses ultrasound technology and catheters to evaluate the coronary arteries from inside the blood vessels.

A cardiology consultation at Complete Cardiac & Vascular Care

can keep your heart and blood vessels in good health. Call the office or request your consultation online today.