For every beat.
Cardiology in
Ozone Park, Queens.
A doctor who takes the time to listen.
Years caring
for Queens
Dr. Michael Avaricio, MD
Board-Certified CardiologistEnglish, Tagalog & Spanish
13 tests & services01 / Cardiology services in Queens
A clearer picture of your heart.
Explore 13 tests and services, grouped to help you find what you need. See the equipment and learn what to expect.
View all servicesHeart imaging & stress testing
Ultrasound & circulation
Treatment & follow-up
Heart rhythm & monitoring
Sleep & autonomic health
Nuclear Stress Test
Images taken at rest and during stress help your cardiologist assess blood flow to the heart muscle. The test combines a small amount of radioactive tracer with a special camera.
About this service: Nuclear Stress Test
Treadmill Stress Test
A supervised treadmill test records your heart’s electrical activity, heart rate, and blood pressure as you exercise. These measurements help your cardiologist understand how your heart responds to physical activity.
About this service: Treadmill Stress Test
Stress Echocardiogram
Ultrasound pictures taken before and after stress show how the heart muscle moves and pumps. Your cardiologist compares the images to help evaluate how your heart responds when working harder.
About this service: Stress Echocardiogram
Echo, Carotid & Arterial Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to examine the heart or blood vessels. Echocardiogram, carotid, and arterial studies answer different questions, so your cardiologist selects the examination that fits your symptoms and history.
About this service: Echo, Carotid & Arterial Ultrasound
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Blood pressure measurements at the ankles and arms are compared to help assess circulation in the legs. Your clinician considers the result alongside symptoms and other findings when evaluating peripheral artery disease.
About this service: Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Abdominal Aortic Doppler
Ultrasound examines the abdominal aorta, the major artery running through the abdomen. Doppler measurements add information about blood flow and can support evaluation or monitoring of enlargement in this artery.
About this service: Abdominal Aortic Doppler
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
EECP uses inflatable leg cuffs timed to the heartbeat as a noninvasive treatment option for selected patients. Your cardiologist assesses suitability and discusses the potential benefits, limitations, and treatment plan.
About this therapy: Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Pacemaker Interrogation
A pacemaker check retrieves information about an implanted device’s battery, settings, and recorded activity. Your clinician reviews this information to assess device function and determine whether follow-up or adjustments are needed.
About this service: Pacemaker Interrogation
Holter Monitoring
A small wearable recorder tracks your heart’s electrical activity during everyday life. It can help your cardiologist investigate intermittent rhythm symptoms that may not appear during a brief office EKG.
About this service: Holter Monitoring
Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)
Small sensors placed on the skin record the heart’s electrical activity. An EKG gives your clinician a snapshot of heart rate and rhythm to interpret together with symptoms and medical history.
About this service: Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure measurements help your clinician evaluate and follow changes in circulation over time. The office can explain the monitoring approach recommended for you and how readings will guide your care.
About this service: Blood Pressure Monitoring
Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep can affect rest and cardiovascular health. Discuss snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, or daytime sleepiness with your clinician to determine whether further sleep evaluation is appropriate.
About this service: Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing
Autonomic testing examines how the nerves that regulate automatic body functions respond to selected tasks. Heart rate and blood pressure responses may help your clinician investigate symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
About this service: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) TestingHeart imaging & stress testing
Nuclear Stress Test
Nuclear Stress Test
Images taken at rest and during stress help your cardiologist assess blood flow to the heart muscle. The test combines a small amount of radioactive tracer with a special camera.
About this service: Nuclear Stress TestTreadmill Stress Test
Treadmill Stress Test
A supervised treadmill test records your heart’s electrical activity, heart rate, and blood pressure as you exercise. These measurements help your cardiologist understand how your heart responds to physical activity.
About this service: Treadmill Stress TestStress Echo
Stress Echocardiogram
Ultrasound pictures taken before and after stress show how the heart muscle moves and pumps. Your cardiologist compares the images to help evaluate how your heart responds when working harder.
About this service: Stress EchocardiogramUltrasound & circulation
Heart & Vascular Ultrasound
Echo, Carotid & Arterial Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to examine the heart or blood vessels. Echocardiogram, carotid, and arterial studies answer different questions, so your cardiologist selects the examination that fits your symptoms and history.
About this service: Echo, Carotid & Arterial UltrasoundAnkle-Brachial Index
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Blood pressure measurements at the ankles and arms are compared to help assess circulation in the legs. Your clinician considers the result alongside symptoms and other findings when evaluating peripheral artery disease.
About this service: Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)Abdominal Aortic Doppler
Abdominal Aortic Doppler
Ultrasound examines the abdominal aorta, the major artery running through the abdomen. Doppler measurements add information about blood flow and can support evaluation or monitoring of enlargement in this artery.
About this service: Abdominal Aortic DopplerTreatment & follow-up
External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
EECP uses inflatable leg cuffs timed to the heartbeat as a noninvasive treatment option for selected patients. Your cardiologist assesses suitability and discusses the potential benefits, limitations, and treatment plan.
About this therapy: Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)Pacemaker Check
Pacemaker Interrogation
A pacemaker check retrieves information about an implanted device’s battery, settings, and recorded activity. Your clinician reviews this information to assess device function and determine whether follow-up or adjustments are needed.
About this service: Pacemaker InterrogationHeart rhythm & monitoring
Holter Monitor
Holter Monitoring
A small wearable recorder tracks your heart’s electrical activity during everyday life. It can help your cardiologist investigate intermittent rhythm symptoms that may not appear during a brief office EKG.
About this service: Holter MonitoringElectrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)
Small sensors placed on the skin record the heart’s electrical activity. An EKG gives your clinician a snapshot of heart rate and rhythm to interpret together with symptoms and medical history.
About this service: Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG)Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure measurements help your clinician evaluate and follow changes in circulation over time. The office can explain the monitoring approach recommended for you and how readings will guide your care.
About this service: Blood Pressure MonitoringSleep & autonomic health
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep can affect rest and cardiovascular health. Discuss snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, or daytime sleepiness with your clinician to determine whether further sleep evaluation is appropriate.
About this service: Sleep Apnea EvaluationAutonomic Nervous System Testing
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing
Autonomic testing examines how the nerves that regulate automatic body functions respond to selected tasks. Heart rate and blood pressure responses may help your clinician investigate symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
About this service: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing02 / Meet your cardiologist
Care that starts with listening.
A familiar face
in Queens.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Avaricio has cared for Queens patients with a personal, hands-on approach—taking time to explain results and options in plain language.
We speak English, Tagalog, Spanish.
Dr. Michael Avaricio, MD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City
- Chief Medical Resident — Northwell Health System
- Cardiovascular Fellowship — Maimonides Medical Center
- Former Assistant Professor — NYU School of Medicine
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Heart Notes
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- Read the guideAppointments5 min read
Your first cardiology visit
A calm, practical checklist for gathering your medicines, symptoms, records, and questions before a cardiology appointment.
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Understand your blood pressure
Learn what the top and bottom blood pressure numbers mean, how adult categories are defined, and how to take a more reliable home reading.
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Recognize common heart attack warning signs and understand why possible emergency symptoms should prompt a 911 call, even when you are unsure.
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