About Our Cardio-Pulmonary Department

As a multi-specialty physician group, White-Wilson physicians collaborate to provide patients the highest level of care. Our cardiologist and pulmonologists work closely with your White-Wilson primary care physician and other specialists to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that is best for you. Our in-house Cardio-Pulmonary Department makes it easy for patients to get additional testing, such as stress tests or echocardiograms (ECHO), to diagnose and treat heart conditions and diseases. We also provides in-house laboratory and diagnostic imaging services at our Fort Walton Beach Clinic—including CT, MRI and X-ray.

Heart & Lung Quality Diagnostics

The Cardio-Pulmonary Department at White-Wilson Medical Center provides patients both heart and lung quality diagnostic and therapeutic services including 24 hour cardiac monitoring.

Pacemaker Clinic

The Pacemaker Clinic is a specialty clinic within the Cardio-Pulmonary Department designed to provide comprehensive follow up for patients with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators and implanted cardiac monitors. These are scheduled appointments designed to prolong pacemaker life and maximize patient benefits.

Exercise Stress Test, GXT, Treadmill Test

These exams are scheduled and require some preparation by the patient. The Cardio-Pulmonary receptionist will provide you instructions prior to your test.
Common reasons: Angina, MI, CAD, Valve Disorders, CHF, Rhythm Disturbances

Heart Monitors

This is a scheduled appointment with no patient preparation required. Monitors are applied for 24, 48 and 72 hours as well as 7 and 14 days. Event monitors are provided for up to 30 days for more intermittent symptoms. For patients with infrequent symptoms, Linq implant monitors can be used for up to three years.
Common reasons: Palpitations, Syncope, CAD, Atrial Fibrillation, SVT, Valve Disorders

Echocardiogram

Echocardiograms or echos, are ultrasound screenings of the heart. This is a scheduled appointment with no patient preparation required. Echocardiograms are performed in White-Wilson's Cardiology Clinic in Fort Walton Beach between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m., Monday through Friday.
Common reasons: Hypertension, Valve Disorders, MI, Angina, Pericarditis, CHF, Cerebrovascular Disease, PVD, Syncope, TIA, Shortness of Breath, Chest Pain

Preparations

Due to varying temperatures in the exam room, two piece outfits are recommended to provide maximum comfort for the patient (dresses are not recommended).

More Information

• The procedure will take about 30 minutes to complete
• Patients will be required to lie on their left side with their left arm above their head.
• The cardiologist will read the echo and send his findings to the patients' primary care physician within 48 to 72 hours.

If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. There is a waiting list for this test, so please be courteous to other patients who could be seen during that time.

Pulmonary Testing:

Our pulmonologists in Fort Walton Beach treat a wide range of pulmonary and sleep conditions. The following are the diagnosis and procedures that we offer:

• Basic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Bronchiectasis
• Lymphadenopathy
• Lung masses
• Lung nodules
• Obstructed sleep apnea
• Persistent asthma
• Shortness of breath
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Flexible bronchoscopy
• Lung biopsy
• Robotic navigational bronchoscopy

Our board-certified pulmonologists are committed to working closely with your White-Wilson primary care doctor and other specialists, including our cardiologist, to develop the treatment plan that will be most effective for you.The Cardio-Pulmonary Clinic is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, please call 850.863.8118.