You know your body better than anyone. If something feels slightly off with your heart, ignoring it isn’t the answer.
Maybe it’s a strange flutter. A tight feeling in your chest after climbing the stairs. Or perhaps your family has a long history of cardiovascular issues, and you just want to be safe.
A cardiology consultation is a medical consultation involving your heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist will assess your symptoms, your medical background and any medication you might be using. And other risk factors related to your heart and your blood vessels to find out whether there is anything to worry about.
Cardiovascular warning signs are quiet. They disguise themselves as plain old fatigue, indigestion or everyday stress
Consider seeing a cardiologist if you:
Every heart journey looks different. Premier Choice Cardiology personalizes each visit to meet you right where you are whether you are dealing with a new symptom or navigating a specific heart condition.
This is your starting point for any new heart concerns or a primary care referral. Dr. Tanveer Ahmad helps you get a clear picture of your overall cardiovascular health.
Review history
We look into your personal and family medical background.
Discuss symptoms
We talk through what you have been feeling, when it started and how often it happens.
Physical exam
We check your vital signs and listen closely to your heart.
Action plan
We order baseline testing if needed and build a realistic care plan.
Best for
If you need a regular check-up or assistance with minor health problems.
Your surgery should not be an additional burden for you because you do not know if your heart is ready for anesthesia. This appointment ensures that everything is safe and worry-free for you.
Evaluate stability
Dr. Ahmad assesses the condition of your heart.
Review testing
We look over past cardiac results or run extra tests if necessary.
Coordinate care
We talk directly with your surgical team to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Best for
Patients looking for official clearance and protection before heading into a non-cardiac surgery.
We also perform invasive interventions if you may require such procedures. Our emphasis is on advanced and minimally invasive interventions.
Examine imaging
We thoroughly examine your past tests, scans, and imaging reports.
Options discussion
We discuss if an invasive intervention is recommended in your case.
Detailed process description
We guide you through everything that will happen before, during, and after the intervention for complete preparation.
Recommended for:
Patients seeking minimally invasive interventions for known cardiac and vascular problems.
Feeling nervous before your first visit? That is completely normal. People often picture a room full of scary machines and complicated tests.
But truthfully? Your initial appointment is mostly just chatting. We need to understand exactly what you are experiencing before any testing.
Here is exactly how that first visit usually plays out:
We never just go through your chart. We need the full story. Which medications are you using right now? Your genetics carry a lot of weight in cardiovascular health. So we look closely at your family history.
Here you let us know what’s going on with you. There is no such thing as an insignificant detail at this point. We study your symptoms, like breathing problems or unusual tiredness.
We check the vital signs like blood pressure, pulse and weight. We will also listen closely and look for other signs that may point to a heart or vascular condition. It is quick and painless.
We advise diagnostic tests only if your symptoms require a closer look. We might suggest an EKG or a standard echocardiogram. If we do, we tell you exactly why. No medical mysteries or surprise tests.
You should never leave a clinic scratching your head. We always leave time for your questions. You get a step by step plan detailing exactly what we need to do next to protect your heart.
Walking out of a doctor’s office with more questions than answers is incredibly frustrating. We refuse to let that happen.
By the time your initial visit ends, the guessing stops. You will know exactly where things stand. If your physical exam looks great & your symptoms turn out to be harmless, you might just get a green light to keep doing what you are doing. See you next year.
If we advise extra diagnostic tests, we schedule a follow-up to sit down and actually look at the results together. Our expert will build a treatment plan and you will get a clear path forward.
Not every patient needs the same cardiac tests. Your cardiologist will consider your condition before deciding whether additional testing is useful.
Here are the most common diagnostic tools we use for evaluation:
Choosing a cardiology practice comes down to trust. Premier Choice Cardiology combines decades of hands-on experience with a patient-first approach. Here is why patient trust us:
Dr. Tanveer Ahmad, MD, FACC, brings deep, hands-on New Jersey experience to the table. He has decades of experience evaluating & treating a wide range of heart and vascular conditions.
Waiting weeks for test results causes so much unnecessary anxiety. We have fully accredited labs right here on-site. You can often knock out your noninvasive testing during a single visit.
We communicate with your primary care physician and other specialists to align medications & avoid conflicts. This keeps your overall care plan consistent and well-documented.
Serving Ocean and Monmouth Counties, we make expert care easy to access. If you don't need a physical exam for a routine check-in, we even offer telemedicine so you can talk to us from your couch.
If you are tired of worrying about a strange symptom, let’s get it checked. Ignoring a sign won’t make it disappear. But getting real answers will definitely give you peace of mind.
Scheduling an appointment with Dr. Ahmad through Premier Choice Cardiology requires only a few minutes on your part. There is no need to wait several weeks for answers.
Call our Lakewood or Brick office or book your appointment online. We are here to listen, test and guide you towards good health.
The duration for a normal check-up is around 45 minutes to an hour. If we do any tests such as an echocardiogram on the same day, then it might take some extra time.
Carry your medication details. Also, you should carry any recent test reports from your general physician and your insurance card.
Your primary care doctor is fantastic for overall health. But a board-certified cardiologist specializes entirely in the cardiovascular system. You need a specialist’s targeted expertise.
Yes. We can often perform tests during your consultation. We have accredited diagnostic labs right inside our facility. It saves you from having to book a second appointment somewhere else.
Yes. We often use telemedicine for routine follow-ups. But you definitely need to come into the Lakewood or Brick office for your initial exam and any testing.
