Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death in South Dakota and the nation. Accurate and early diagnosis of heart and lung problems can lead to improved quality of life.
HRMC’s respiratory therapy department provides a variety of heart and lung diagnostic testing, as well as therapies to improve breathing and reduce effects of chronic lung disorders.
- Cardiac stress testing (exercise and nonexercised)
- Exercise echocardiograms (ECG)
- Baseline lung function testing (PFT)
- Lung diffusion testing
- Holter monitoring
- Sleep studies
Whether you need outpatient testing to determine the cause of your breathing or heart discomfort or you need testing or therapy during your stay at in the hospital, HRMC’s respiratory therapy team provides caring support and treatment.
Testing Offered
Cardiac Stress Testing
Exercise echocardiograms (ECG)
Baseline lung function testing (PFT)
Lung diffusion testing
Holter monitoring
Sleep studies
For more information on respiratory therapy and testing, please either consult your health care provider or call HRMC’s respiratory therapy department at (605) 353-6212. To schedule an appointment, call our central scheduling department at (605) 353-6334.
