DiagnosticsIn its mission to provide the best possible healthcare to patients, Valley West Community Hospital continues to invest in staff, technology and equipment. Valley West’s highly trained staff is working to assist you and your physician in all aspects of your healthcare needs. Whether you are having an outpatient test or your are staying in the hospital, Valley West has state-of-the art equipment and known for its quality and care.
Cardiology Laboratory
Our Cardiology Laboratory is equipped to diagnose heart problems through the use of EKG-monitored stress tests, echocardiography and nuclear medicine stress tests. Cardiac testing is administered by a board-certified cardiologist and specially trained nurses.Procedures available at Valley West:
- Stress Tests: Physiologic and Myoview Stress Tests
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Echocardiogram Adult and Pediatric
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
- 4-D Ultrasound
Sleep Lab
Studies show a high incidence of sleep apnea in people with heart disease and that sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure. Designed to help patients with insomnia, sleep apnea, sleepwalking, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and other sleep disorder, the center is a cozy, home-like suite that features advanced computerized equipment to monitor patients overnight.The Sleep Disorder Center at Valley West conducts sleep studies to diagnose a variety of disorders in adults. The studies are performed overnight using advanced, computerized equipment to monitor the brain as it transitions through the stages of sleep, and to measure the functions of the lungs, heart and other parts of the body.
Testing available at Valley West includes:
- Polysomnography (PSG)
- Continuous and Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure titrations
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) for diagnosis of narcolepsy
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) to measure ability to stay awake and alert
For more information, call 1-888-SLEEP-77.
