CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES, LTD. - TIDEWATER CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE

Our scope of services includes diagnostic cardiac testing, cardiac rehabilitation and patient education, all in the same building where the cardiologist see their patients.

The CVAL cardiologists who practice at TCI are nationally recognized in the medical community for their work in cardiac research trials. They perform thousands of complex cardiac catheterization procedures and electrophysiological studies every year. These cardiologists have a long-standing reputation in the local community for their high quality of care and compassion.

TCI is committed to using the most sophisticated technology available in the diagnosis of heart disease. Our state-of-the-art SPECT [Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography] cameras are capable of producing the most reliable images to use in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. These cameras also provide accurate images of the beating heart, which allows the cardiologist to evaluate the pumping power of the muscle.

Our echocardiographic machines allow us to make the most vivid ultrasonic pictures of the heart muscle and the valves in real time to assess their integrity. Complementing our advanced cardiac diagnostic equipment is a team of technicians who are highly skilled in the latest medical technology offered at TCI and our lab is nationally certified.

TCI is your resource for the latest information on heart disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Our Cardiac Resource Center offers educational materials to help you better understand your disease and become involved in your health care. TCI is also home to various cardiac support groups and educational programs designed to help those recovering from heart disease. Patient volunteers with the local chapter of Mended Hearts are available in our waiting room to assist patients with information.