MISS JENNIFER IRENE FORBES D.O.
NPI 1952834756
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Tampa, FL

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.

A 3D radiographic procedure is a non-invasive imaging test that helps doctors visualize the internal structures of your body in three dimensions. This advanced technology provides detailed images, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It involves exposure to minimal radiation.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

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.

Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin is a radiopharmaceutical used in diagnostic imaging. It helps highlight areas of concern in the heart by emitting signals captured by a special camera. This assists doctors in detecting heart conditions.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

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 wearing a device, an external EKG, for up to 7 days to continuously monitor your heart rhythm. It helps detect irregularities that may not occur during a standard EKG. The device is non-invasive and safe.

A heart rhythm review involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity for more than 48 hours up to 7 days. Using a device called an external EKG, doctors can track your heartbeats to detect irregularities and help diagnose heart conditions.

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

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.

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

This procedure, known as cardioversion, uses an external electrical shock to restore your heart's normal rhythm. It's typically performed when irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, are causing severe symptoms and aren't responding to medications.

An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

This procedure involves remotely monitoring your pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system. Over a 90-day period, we check the device's performance and your heart's activity. This helps ensure the device is functioning properly and providing the best possible support for your heart health.

Programming of a dual lead pacemaker system is a procedure to adjust your heart's pacemaker settings. This process involves a small device, called a programmer, that communicates with your pacemaker to ensure it's working optimally for your heart's needs.

A basic group blood test measures the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, including calcium. This helps assess your overall health and detect potential problems. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab.

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.