Cardiopulmonary Services

The Cardiopulmonary Department provides diagnostic tests and monitoring focused on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. These tests are dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions affecting the heart and lungs.

AVAILABLE 24 HRS/DAY

For Appointments or Questions call: (618) 740-0947

All testing requires orders from a physician.
Pre-certification may be required.

Respiratory Therapists

The Respiratory Therapists at Salem Township Hospital are certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care and are available round the clock.

These healthcare professionals offer a variety of treatments and diagnostic tests for patients with lung-related conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, AIDS, and lung cancer.

The Respiratory Therapists at Salem Township Hospital are trained to care for patients who require critical and emergency care for breathing problems.

Cardiac Diagnostics

The Certified Cardiology Technicians at Salem Township Hospital perform diagnostic procedures such as:

• EKG, Electrocardiogram
• Holter Monitors Walk-Ins available
  The device analyzes all heartbeats and provides fast turnaround time. The results are then interpreted by a Cardiologist or Internist. 24-48 hours of monitoring. This monitor is used for Arrhythmia Detection, Syncope, Palpitation, Irregular Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Med Monitoring.
• Long Term Heart Monitoring
  Provides up to 14 days of near real time, continuous, uninterrupted monitoring. This monitor is used for Arrhythmia Detection, Syncope, Palpitation, Irregular Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Med Monitoring, and Transient Symptoms. This monitoring is more convenient for patient use. The report is analyzed off site then uploaded for our Cardiologist to interpret similar to Holter Monitor.
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
  ABPM can be used by providers to help diagnose high or low blood pressure in cases where the patient has inconsistent BP readings in and out of the provider’s office. The monitor is set up in the Cardiopulmonary Department (a physician/practitioner order is needed) and is worn by the patient for 24 hours. A report is then sent to the provider.
• Treadmill Stress Test
  Treadmill Test with Myocardial Perfusion, Treadmill Stress Echo
• Nuclear Stress Test
• Lexiscan
  Chemical Stress with Myocardial Perfusion

Pulmonary Diagnostics

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists perform a wide variety of lung function testing. The results of these tests aide the physician in diagnosing breathing disorders and other diseases, as well as monitoring the effects of medication.

• Complete Pulmonary Function Test
• Spirometry
• Methacholine Challenge Test
• Simple Pulmonary Stress Test
• 6-Minute Walk Test
• O2 Evaluation
• Exercise Pulse Oximetry
• Overnight SpO2 Oximetry

Sleep Diagnostics

• Sleep Study (PSG)
  Tracking of brain waves, muscle and eye movements, oxygen saturation, heart rate and airflow in order to diagnose any possible sleep disorder.
• CPAP Titration PSG
• Home Sleep Test (HST)
  Available for patients whose insurance does not cover in-lab testing, or who are not able to come into the Sleep Lab.