Exceptional Cardiology Services in the Downriver Community

Excellent, Compassionate Heart & Vascular Care

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States; the team at Downriver Heart & Vascular aims to change this. We work with your primary care physician to provide innovative treatments, state-of-the-art technology, and compassionate care to all of our patients to ensure they live happier and healthier lives.

Located in Southgate, MI, and serving patients throughout Wayne County, trust our board-certified providers to provide exceptional cardiology services to fix your heart.

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Our Cardiologists Treat & Prevent:

Hypertension

Nearly half of all adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and may not be treated accordingly. This condition significantly raises the risk of heart attack or stroke, so it is pertinent to have routine blood pressure screenings. Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists also offer comprehensive treatment for hypertension. Contact us today to learn more.

Peripheral Artery Disease

If your legs start to hurt when you are active and feel better when you rest, there is a chance you are suffering from peripheral artery disease or PAD. If left untreated, this condition can lead to non-healing ulcers and amputation in the worst case.

Chest Pain

This is a severe symptom that sends millions to the emergency room every year. Though chest pain may develop from any number of causes, the symptoms may signify a heart problem. The providers at Downriver Heart and Vascular diagnoses and treats cardiovascular problems that cause chest pain.

Varicose Veins

While many believe that varicose veins are nothing more than a cosmetic problem, the condition can lead to severe health conditions like non-healing ulcers. Serving the Downriver community and across Wayne County, let our providers treat your varicose veins safely and effectively.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia that causes an irregular heartbeat. When left untreated, this condition can be fatal. Our providers use advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to diagnose and treat the disease.

Coronary Artery Disease

This is a serious cardiovascular condition that affects blood flow to your heart. Typically developing over decades, a heart attack may be your first symptom. Make sure you are keeping up to date on your cardiovascular health with our heart and vascular specialists.

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a significant health problem in the United States, affecting more than five million people. While it isn’t reversible, the cardiologists at Downriver Heart & Vascular design personalized care plans to improve your quality of life and prevent further damage to your heart.

Shortness of Breath

When you experience shortness of breath, you should always take it seriously. This symptom is a common sign of heart problems that need treatment to prevent serious complications. Serving patients across Wayne County, visit our practice for diagnostic testing to identify the cause of these symptoms.

Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is a heart rhythm problem that causes your heart to beat too fast (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia). Other than this change in your heartbeat, you may not have any other symptoms. However, irregular heartbeats may be a sign of an underlying heart condition. Trust our cardiologists to diagnose and treat your arrhythmia.

Heart Palpitations

If you feel your heart may be beating too fast, you may be experiencing heart palpitations. This may be a sign that the electrical signals in your heart are off. Come to Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists in Southgate, MI, to diagnose and treat your condition.

Syncope

The term syncope is just another way to describe fainting. While it can be harmless if caused by dehydration or the sight of blood, it can also be a sign of a heart condition. This symptom could lead to serious complications. We provide fainting evaluations to determine the cause and best course of treatment for each patient afflicted with this problem.

Venous Disease

If you need treatment for painful varicose veins or venous disease, you can rely on the team’s expertise at Downriver Heart and Vascular Specialists. We focus on conservative and minimally invasive procedures to restore blood flow and protect your long-term cardiovascular health.

Structural Heart Disease

Structural heart disease is a condition that can cause problems like arrhythmias or heart failure. It can be present at birth or develop due to daily wear and tear and lifestyle choices. Our team performs advanced diagnostic testing and provides individualized treatments to target your type of structural heart disease. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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Vascular Lab Procedures

This procedure specializes in diagnosing vascular diseases that may affect how well the blood flows in the arteries and veins. The lab examines blood vessels throughout the body that feed major organs and tissue. We hope to diagnose and detect vascular conditions, including peripheral arterial disease, stroke, and aneurysms.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that involves the patient breathing a more pure form of oxygen and is delivered in a small, pressurized chamber. Pressure can be up to three times higher than normal conditions making the lungs more efficient at gathering oxygen to utilize in the body.

When a patient experiences tissue damage, oxygen plays a crucial role in fighting infection and minimizing an injury. There are currently 13 uses for HBOT that the FDA has approved for treatment.

Nuclear Stress Testing

Nuclear stress testing uses a small amount of radioactive material and an imaging machine to create pictures showing the blood flowing to your heart. This diagnostic tool shows how well your heart responds when forced to work harder and pump more blood out to your body.

Let our vascular specialists perform these stress tests in our Southgate, MI, office. Request an appointment today.

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Pacemaker Services

If you’re diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia, you may need a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator to keep your heartbeat steady. Our staff will perform diagnostic tests to determine if a pacemaker is best for you. Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists offers pacemaker services performed by our board-certified cardiologists.

Pacemaker and Defibrillator Interrogations
Loop Recorder Insertions

Peripheral Angio Lab

The peripheral angio lab offers patients the highest level of care in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions. We provide venograms and loop recorder implants to address blood clots, venous insufficiency, and other conditions that affect your cardiovascular health.

Pulse Volume Recordings (PVRs): a non-invasive test that measures blood flow in the legs or arms using blood pressure cuffs and sensors. It helps detect blockages or narrowing in the arteries. No prep needed. Takes about 30–45 minutes.

Peripheral Rehab

Peripheral rehab involves personalized services that improve the health of your peripheral vascular system. Don’t let intermittent leg pain and cramping keep you from being able to stay active. Our practice focuses our rehab services on improving blood flow to your legs to reduce painful symptoms from peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Limb Salvage

If you’re one of the 8.5 million people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), your risk of losing a limb to amputation is substantially higher than most. Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists serve patients from the Downriver area of Southgate, MI, limb salvage services. We focus on saving your limbs through minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty, stenting, and bypass surgery.

Holter Monitor

A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that continuously records your heart’s electrical activity over 24 to 48 hours. It helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not show up during a standard EKG. At Downriver Heart & Vascular Specialists, we use Holter monitors to gather detailed data about your heart’s rhythm during your normal daily activities.

Event Monitor

An event monitor is a portable device used to record your heart’s activity when you experience symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, or chest pain. Unlike a Holter monitor, it records only when activated—either automatically or by the patient. Our team uses event monitoring to identify intermittent arrhythmias and guide your treatment plan.

Echocardiogram

Ultrasound of the heart. No prep for this test. Takes about 30–45 minutes. Will have to remove clothing above the waist.

Stress Echo Testing

A stress echocardiogram combines ultrasound imaging with a treadmill or medication-induced stress test to evaluate how your heart functions under exertion. This test helps identify blocked arteries or other heart conditions that may not appear when the heart is at rest. The entire procedure typically takes about 60 minutes.

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Arterial Testing

Ultrasound of the arteries in the arms or legs to check blood flow. No prep needed. Takes about 30–45 minutes. You may need to remove clothing depending on the area being tested.

Arterial Doppler: ultrasound of the arteries in either the arms or legs. No prep for test. Takes about 30–45 minutes. For arms will have to remove clothing above the waist and for legs will have to remove pants, shoes and socks (underwear stay on).

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI): a quick, non-invasive test that compares blood pressure in the ankles and arms to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Takes about 15–30 minutes. No special prep required.

Vascular Testing

Aortic Duplex: An Aortic Duplex is a non-invasive ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of your aorta—the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. This test helps detect aneurysms, blockages, or other abnormalities in the aorta. It usually takes about 30–45 minutes and requires no special preparation. You may need to lie still while the technician moves the ultrasound probe over your abdomen.

Carotid Doppler: ultrasound of the neck. No prep for this test. Takes about 30–45 minutes. Will have to move the collar of shirt.

Venous Doppler: ultrasound of veins in either the arms or legs. If you wear compression stockings DO NOT wear them the day of the test. Takes about 20 minutes. For arms will have to remove clothing above the waist and for legs will have to remove pants and shoes (underwear stay on).

Venous Reflux Study: ultrasound of veins in legs to evaluate the valves of the veins. If you wear compression stockings DO NOT wear them the day of the test. Takes about 30–45 minutes. Will have to remove pants and shoes (underwear stay on).

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15150 Fort St. Southgate, MI
Southgate, MI, 48195

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