{"id":17900,"date":"2025-05-07T13:13:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/?page_id=17900"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:01:42","slug":"nuclear-cardiac-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/es\/nuclear-cardiac-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuclear Cardiac Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17900\" class=\"elementor elementor-17900\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5251bb1 e-con-full eh-page-hero e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5251bb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c40e9e e-con-full eh-page-hero__media e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c40e9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcbeba1 e-con-full eh-page-hero__inner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcbeba1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4e6606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b4e6606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"eh-crumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/es\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><a href=\"\/es\/testing-procedure\/\">Testing &amp; Procedure<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Nuclear Cardiac Testing<\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b668b eh-chip-w elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27b668b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heart Care<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f192fb eh-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f192fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nuclear Cardiac Testing<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2831785 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2831785\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a6015 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67a6015\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9492c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9492c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06b3b89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06b3b89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"287\">Advanced Heart Imaging at EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"628\">At EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center, we provide expert Nuclear Cardiac Testing near you to evaluate blood flow to your heart and detect coronary artery disease with high accuracy. Our board-certified cardiologists use this powerful imaging test to identify blocked arteries, assess heart function, and guide treatment plans with precision.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"675\">What Is Nuclear Cardiac Testing?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"988\">Nuclear Cardiac Testing is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer to visualize blood flow to the heart muscle. It\u2019s especially useful for diagnosing coronary artery disease, evaluating damage from a previous heart attack, or assessing the effectiveness of treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"988\">\n<\/p><h2 data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1045\">Common Reasons for a Nuclear Cardiac Test:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1287\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1075\">Chest pain or discomfort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1119\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1119\">Suspected coronary artery disease (CAD)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1159\">Abnormal ECG or stress test results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1205\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1205\">Shortness of breath with minimal exertion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1241\">Evaluation after a heart attack<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1287\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1287\">Monitoring response to cardiac treatments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4c993 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1b4c993\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule Your Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0585e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b0585e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1376\">How the Nuclear Cardiac Test Works<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1709\">During the procedure, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into your bloodstream. Special cameras then capture images of your heart at rest and after exercise or medication-induced stress. These images show how well blood is flowing to various parts of the heart and help detect areas with poor circulation or damage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1837\">The test typically takes a few hours, including preparation and imaging time, and is completely safe under expert supervision.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1902\">Why Choose EPIC Heart for Nuclear Cardiac Testing?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2181\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1952\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1952\">Same-day nuclear test appointments available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2020\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2020\">Board-certified cardiologists and trained nuclear technologists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2061\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2061\">Latest SPECT and PET scan technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2120\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2120\">Three convenient locations in the Greater Houston area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2181\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2181\">Accepting most major insurance plans, including Medicare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2359\">Whether you\u2019re experiencing symptoms or need a comprehensive evaluation of your heart function, our team at EPIC Heart ensures timely, accurate results with compassionate care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fce03f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fce03f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2424\">Nuclear Cardiac Test Near Me \u2013 Locations We Serve<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2524\">Get expert Nuclear Cardiac Testing close to home at one of our advanced cardiovascular centers:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2552\">Houston Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2618\">17070 Red Oak Dr #405, Houston, TX 77090<br data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2599\">(832) 432-1951<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2660\">Tomball \/ Willowbrook Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2729\">155 School St, Suite 220, Tomball, TX 77375<br data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\">(832) 304-2070<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2771\">Richmond \/ Sugar Land Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2849\">6534 Greatwood Parkway, Unit A, Sugar Land, TX 77479<br data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2830\">(832) 645-8992<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a5e46 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c8a5e46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Heart Screening Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d384853 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d384853\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-777f3c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"777f3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"httpsepicheartandvascular.com (1)\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan\" width=\"500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-480x768.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6eafea elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6eafea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Meet Our Cardiologist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91c01d e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d91c01d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01bb8e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01bb8e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0afdd94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0afdd94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Complete Heart &amp; Vascular Care in One Place (2)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1080x450.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-980x408.jpg 980w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-480x200.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e21594 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e21594\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee434d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee434d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629303d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"629303d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTQwLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZXBpY2hlYXJ0YW5kdmFzY3VsYXIuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIwXC8xMlwvZHItbXVqYW1tYWQtdXNtYW4uanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"cardiologist Houston\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg 333w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-899d3ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"899d3ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Board certificate of Dr. M. Usman Khan\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5OTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lcGljaGVhcnRhbmR2YXNjdWxhci5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL2RvY3Rvci11c21hbi1jZXJ0aWZpY2F0ZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan | Clinical Associate Professor\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-480x336.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1301f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1301f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e2688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38e2688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Dr. M. Usman Khan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP, FASNC<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ade7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0ade7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"329\" class=\"\"><strong>Board-Certified Interventional &amp; General Cardiologist<\/strong><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"><strong>Clinical Associate Professor | EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"654\" class=\"\">Dr. M. Usman Khan is a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled interventional and general cardiologist with a reputation for excellence in patient care, academic achievement, and clinical innovation. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart, arterial, and venous diseases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\">A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical College, Dr. Khan earned the distinction of being named both Best Graduate and Most Distinguished Graduate. He was honored with four gold medals, two silver medals, and multiple academic awards. His prolific research career includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and multiple accolades for his contributions to cardiovascular science.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1162\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan has held notable leadership positions, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">Member of the Board of Trustees, Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">Chair of the Residents &amp; Fellows Section, Southeast Region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">Delegate to the House of Delegates, American Medical Association (AMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1413\" class=\"\">He is a Fellow of the:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">American College of Cardiology (FACC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">American College of Physicians (FACP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1830\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan received specialized training under internationally renowned cardiologists, including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta, further refining his advanced procedural skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1864\" class=\"\">Areas of Expertise<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1987\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan is known for delivering state-of-the-art care using both basic and advanced cardiovascular techniques, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">Coronary &amp; Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">Radial and Femoral Cardiac Catheterization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">Impella &amp; Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">Rotational and Laser Atherectomy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">PFO &amp; ASD Closure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">Alcohol Septal Ablation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">Venous Ablation &amp; VenaSeal Procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">Thrombectomy for Blood Clots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">Stress Testing (SPECT, PET, and Echocardiography)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">Echocardiography (TTE and TEE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">Loop Recorder Implants, Pacemaker Placement, and Cardioversion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Khan was awarded as \u2018the best graduate\u2019 and \u2018the most distinguished graduate\u2019 from King Edward Medical College \u2013 one of the oldest and most renowned institutes in South Asia. He also won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 awards of distinction. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed articles in the leading medical journals worldwide and has received several research awards. He was elected as the member of board of trustees and Chair of residents and fellows\u2019 section of Tennessee Medical Association (TMA); Chair of Southeast Region of residents and fellows\u2019 section and Delegate to the House of Delegates of American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n<p>He has been awarded with fellowship status by American College of Cardiology (ACP), American College of Physicians (ACC) and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) apart from his several board certifications. He has been trained by some of top most and internationally recognized icons in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan specializes in both basic and advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including simple and complex percutaneous coronary and vascular interventions, cardiac catheterization through both radial and femoral approaches, advanced cardiac support including Impella, intra-aortic Balloon Pump, rotational and laser atherectomy, PFO and ASD closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), carotid and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, venous ablations and use of venaseal, interventions for occluded coronary and peripheral vessels, interventions for venous thrombo-embolism, transthoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress testing with SPECT, PET and echocardiography, Loop recorder implant, temporary venous pacemaker, cardioversion and electrocardiography.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan offers state of the art care in cardiovascular diseases. 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