- Primary CareMarcie Houser comes to us from Pittsburgh, PA where she obtained her undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She has previously worked in a primary care setting and has seen how important cardiovascular care is to the overall care and well-being of patients. When she is not working with Dr. Koren in the clinic and hospital settings, Marcie spends most of her time with her two teenage children who keep her busy with sports, carpool, and school activities. Her goal is to provide the same excellent care to her patients that she expects for her own family.
- Emergency CareIvette Valdes is an Advanced Pracatice Registered Nurse (APRN) and holds a National board certification from the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC). She was born and raised in Miami, FL obtaining her Associate of Science in Nursing from Miami Dade Community College. She continued her education once moving north to Palm Coast, FL, and graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing followed by a Master of Science in Nursing. During this time, she worked as a Registered Nurse, gathering experience with cardiology, trauma operating room and emergency room patients. Once completing her undergraduate degrees, she obtained her Post Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner, with Emergency Specialization-ARNP at Jacksonville University. Post-graduation, she worked in a primary care setting for greater than five years and has seen how important cardiovascular care is essential for optimal wellbeing.
- ElectrocardiogramPerhaps the most common heart diagnostic test performed at First Coast Heart & Vascular Center is the Electrocardiogram EKG. This test is used to determine heart rate, rhythm and if any heart damage has occurred. It produces a graphic record of the heart’s electrical impulses. These impulses (or your heart rate) are normally discharged 60 to 100 times per minute. The graphic record created can be read by your cardiologist to decide what treatment or further testing may be needed.
- Internal MedicineDr. Bansal brings extensive experience in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, venous diseases and varicose veins, congestive heart failure, and internal medicine. With his vast knowledge, he is highly skilled in the analysis, assessment, and optimization of disease management and care plans for those with cardiovascular conditions.
- UltrasoundA peripheral artery ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the arteries in your arms or legs. A peripheral artery ultrasound helps detect blockages of blood flow (caused by clots or plaque), aneurysms (dilations of a weakened arterial wall), and dissections (a split between the layers of the artery wall). This test can also be used to check the arteries after arterial bypass surgery or placement of a stent.
- MRIDr. Vedre also received additional training at advanced cardiac imaging fellowship program in cardiac MRI at Duke University in Durham, N.C. and Duke Cardiac MRI Training practicum. Throughout his Cardiology fellowship and practice he gained expertise in cardiac CT as well and maintains a level 2 COCATS certification.
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- Nuclear MedicineDavid grew up in New Jersey prior to moving to Virginia where he completed his undergrade degree in Nuclear Medicine Technologies at Old Dominion University. After working a few years in Nuclear Medicine, he attended Eastern Virginia Medical School for his Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, where he graduated as a Physician Assistant with honors.
- Computed TomographyGenerally, an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is diagnosed by the use of an ultrasound machine. Other methods for establishing the aneurysm’s size, are by either arteriogram (real-time X-rays), CT scan (computerized tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
- ChemotherapyHis early undergraduate lab research work, led to important contributions in the area of cellular and molecular Biology and Cancer research, where he published work contributing to elucidation of molecular mechanisms leading to chemotherapy agent resistance.
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