DR. SURENDRA BABU GUDAPATI M.D.
NPI 1245262716
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Mountain View, CA

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

A heart rhythm recording is a non-invasive procedure where a small device, attached externally, monitors your heart's electrical activity for 8-15 days. It helps detect irregular heart rhythms, assess heart rate, and guide treatment decisions. It's safe, painless, and can be done during normal daily activities.

An evaluation of a pacemaker system examines how well your heart device is working. Single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless refers to the wires that deliver electrical pulses from the pacemaker to your heart. This check ensures your heart is receiving the right amount of support from the device.

Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi is a diagnostic test used to create images of your heart or breast tissues. It involves a safe radioactive substance injection that helps doctors to detect any abnormalities or changes in these tissues.

This service involves wearing a device for 8-15 days that continuously records your heart's electrical activity. It helps in identifying irregular heart rhythms. The recorded data is then reviewed and interpreted by a healthcare professional for any abnormalities.

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart while you rest, exercise, or undergo drug-induced stress. An ECG continuously monitors your heart's electrical activity. It helps doctors assess heart health and function.

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure performed by a doctor to assess how your heart responds to exertion. It involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity while you exercise or after medication is given to mimic exercise effects.

This procedure involves placing a small tube into your coronary artery. It helps to identify any blockages or issues within the artery. A radiologist, a doctor specialized in medical imaging, will review the results to ensure accurate diagnosis.

This procedure involves placing a small, mesh tube (stent) in your coronary artery to keep it open. A balloon is used to expand the stent and artery, improving blood flow to your heart. It's typically done for a single artery or branch.

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.