Cardiovascular Disease Doctor
Dr. Rafael Medrano is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors
include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors in El Paso, TX
Nuclear Cardiologist
Dr. Rafael Medrano is a Nuclear Cardiologist in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in using small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose and treat patients' heart problems by injecting an imaging agent into a patient's bloodstream and using a gamma camera to monitor a patient's heart at work and at rest.
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
cutting edge heart scans and tests to provide diagnostics and condition management plans. Nuclear Cardiology is
the study and use of noninvasive techniques to assess and evaluate dysfunctions of the heart: blood flow, pumping function, size, and location. Nuclear medicine injects small amounts of radioactive materials - radiotracers - into the bloodstream, nose (inhaled) or mouth (swallowed). These radiotracers travel to the area being examined and give off gamma rays which are detected by a special camera and depicted by a computer as highly detailed images of the heart. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Nuclear Cardiologists include schaemic heart disease, coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nuclear Cardiologists
include supervising cardiac stress tests and cardiac specific radiotracking, SPECT gamma imaging analysis, fusion/hybrid imaging (structural with CT/MR + functional SPECT/PET), multiple gated acquisition (MUGA), radionuclide angiography, ventriculography, or gated pool imaging.
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology.
Nuclear Cardiologists in El Paso, TX
Internal Medicine Doctor
Dr. Rafael Medrano is an Internal Medicine Doctor in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address.
As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors
include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Internal Medicine Doctors in El Paso, TX
Diagnostic Radiologist
Dr. Rafael Medrano is a Diagnostic Radiologist in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases and injuries with imaging technology.
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
imaging with x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, or radiation in order to diagnose disorders or dysfunctions in tissues and bones. Diagnostic Radiology is
a field of medicine that applies imaging technology to diagnose disease and dysfunction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Diagnostic Radiologists include bone fractures, bronchitis, heart disease, kidney stones, cirrhosis, and benign or cancerous tumors.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Radiologists
include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, mammographies, fluoroscopies, nuclear stress tests, positron emission tomographies (PET), and bone density scans (DEXA).
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Diagnostic Radiologists in El Paso, TX
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Rafael Medrano is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in using radiological imaging to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders.
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures to minimize the need for invasive surgery. Vascular & Interventional Radiology is
a medical specialty focused on applying image-guided, minimally invasive therapy to manage or eliminate internal organ disease or disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Vascular & Interventional Radiologists include heart disease, vascular disease, cancer, blood vessel disease, pulmonary embolism, varicose veins, aneurysm, tumor, uterine fibroid, kidney stones, gallstones, and blocked veins.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Vascular & Interventional Radiologists
include angioplasty, blood vessel stenting, cryoplasty, embolization, chemoembolization, gastrostomy, liver drainage, tumor ablation, and vertebroplasty.
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Vascular Interventional Radiologists in El Paso, TX
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in El Paso, TX
Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologist
Dr. Rafael Medrano is a Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologist in El Paso, TX
with special training and skill in detecting infections and diseases in major organs.
As a Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologist, Rafael Medrano, MD performs
diagnostic procedures to create images of internal organs. Body Imaging Radiology is
the diagnosis of illnesses in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis with radiation imaging. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologists include kidney stones, tuberculosis, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologists
include x-ray, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound.
A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
Body Imaging Radiologist Roentgenologists in El Paso, TX
