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Preventive Cardiology · Fort Myers, FL

EKG Heart Screening
in Fort Myers, FL

On-site electrocardiogram interpreted by Dr. Flávio Jamur, AACC — American College of Cardiology Associate. Know your cardiac health before symptoms become emergencies.

AACC — American College of Cardiology Associate
Board-Certified Family Practice
Hospitalist — All 4 Lee County Hospitals
On-Site Results — Same Visit
No Referral Required

Cardiac Screening

What an EKG Reveals
About Your Heart

An electrocardiogram — or EKG — records the electrical activity of your heart through 12 electrodes placed on your chest, arms, and legs. In approximately ten minutes, it produces a comprehensive picture of how your heart is functioning at rest.

What makes an EKG powerful is not the technology — it is the physician reading it. Dr. Flávio has interpreted thousands of EKGs during years of hospitalist practice across Lee County's major hospitals. He does not send your results to a remote reader. He reviews them with you, in the room, during the same appointment.

An EKG is often the first line of discovery for conditions that carry no symptoms until a critical event occurs. It is one of the most cost-effective preventive tools available — and it is available to you here.

1 in 3
Americans die of cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death in the U.S. most of which is preventable with early detection
~45%
of heart attacks are silent — occurring with no chest pain or obvious warning signs prior to the event
10 min
is all it takes to complete an on-site EKG tracing — with physician interpretation and results review during the same visit
AACC
Dr. Flávio holds Associate membership in the American College of Cardiology — a distinction rare outside dedicated cardiology practices

Indications

Who Should Consider
EKG Screening

Heart disease rarely announces itself. These are the groups who benefit most from a proactive cardiac baseline — established before symptoms emerge.

Adults Over 40

Cardiovascular risk increases substantially after 40. A baseline EKG allows Dr. Flávio to track changes over time — establishing your personal normal before any deviation occurs.

Palpitations or Irregular Heartbeat

Feeling your heart skip, race, or flutter? An EKG can capture arrhythmias, supraventricular tachycardia, and atrial fibrillation — conditions that are manageable when caught early.

Family History of Heart Disease

Genetic predisposition to coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or sudden cardiac death warrants proactive surveillance. Your family history is not your destiny — but it is information that should guide your care.

Unexplained Fatigue or Breathlessness

Fatigue that does not resolve with rest, or shortness of breath with minimal exertion, can indicate reduced cardiac output, conduction abnormalities, or early heart failure — none of which are obvious without testing.

Starting a New Exercise Program

Before significantly increasing physical exertion — especially after years of sedentary habits — a cardiac baseline provides safety guidance and identifies conditions that require monitored exercise protocols.

Annual Preventive Evaluations

Concierge membership patients receive annual EKG screening as part of a comprehensive health evaluation. Early-detection baselines are most powerful when repeated yearly — small changes become visible across time.

Diagnostic Scope

Conditions Identified
on EKG

A physician-interpreted EKG provides insight across a broad range of cardiac conditions. The following represent the primary findings Dr. Flávio evaluates in every reading.

Rhythm & Conduction

  • Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
  • Ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions
  • Heart block — first, second, and third degree
  • Bundle branch blocks (left and right)
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pre-excitation syndrome
  • Sinus bradycardia and sick sinus syndrome
  • Long QT interval — medication-induced or hereditary

Structural & Ischemic Changes

  • Prior myocardial infarction — silent heart attack evidence
  • ST-segment changes indicating active or evolving ischemia
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Right ventricular strain patterns
  • Pericarditis — inflammation of the heart sac
  • Electrolyte imbalances affecting cardiac rhythm
  • Effects of thyroid dysfunction on cardiac rate and rhythm
  • Medication effects — digoxin, antiarrhythmics, psychotropics
Dr. Flávio Jamur, AACC, performing cardiac screening at Solace Wellness Aesthetics Fort Myers
Credential
AACC
Am. College of Cardiology

The Physician Difference

Why Physician
Interpretation Matters

Most EKGs — when offered at all outside emergency rooms — are read by algorithm or interpreted days later by a remote cardiologist. Dr. Flávio reads your EKG himself, in the room, during your visit. His hospitalist experience across all four Lee County hospitals means he has interpreted cardiac events under high-stakes conditions — not just routine screenings.

  • AACC — American College of Cardiology Associate A credential earned through demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular medicine and ongoing ACC education. One of the most respected distinctions in preventive cardiac care.
  • Hospitalist Across All Four Lee County Hospitals Dr. Flávio has managed acute cardiac events at Lee Memorial, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Health Park — giving him a breadth of cardiac reading experience unavailable in most private practice settings.
  • Results During Your Appointment No waiting for a report to arrive in the mail. Dr. Flávio walks through your EKG findings with you during the same visit and discusses what the results mean for your cardiac health and prevention plan.
  • Integrated Into Your Full Health Picture EKG findings are correlated with your labs, medications, lifestyle, hormonal status, and inflammatory markers — not reviewed in isolation. This is functional cardiology, not checkbox medicine.

Your Visit

What to Expect
During Your EKG

01

Consultation

Dr. Flávio reviews your cardiac history, current medications, symptoms, and risk factors before beginning the EKG. This context shapes what he looks for during interpretation.

02

EKG Recording

Twelve electrodes are placed on your chest, arms, and legs. You lie still for approximately 10 minutes while the device captures your cardiac electrical pattern. No pain. No needles.

03

Physician Review

Dr. Flávio interprets your EKG tracing immediately — on-site, in the room. He reviews each lead, identifies any abnormalities, and compares findings to your clinical history.

04

Plan & Next Steps

You leave with a clear understanding of your results. If follow-up is warranted — additional testing, specialist referral, or monitoring — Dr. Flávio coordinates it directly from this visit.

Concierge Membership

Annual EKG Included
with Membership

Dr. Flávio's concierge primary care members receive annual EKG screening as part of their comprehensive yearly evaluation — alongside advanced lab panels, metabolic assessments, and unlimited same-day access to Dr. Flávio. Membership transforms reactive care into a genuine prevention strategy.

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Common Questions

EKG Screening
FAQ

An EKG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of your heart using 12 electrodes placed on the chest, arms, and legs. It can detect arrhythmias, evidence of prior heart attacks, signs of cardiac enlargement, conduction abnormalities, and early indicators of coronary artery disease — often before symptoms appear.

The EKG tracing itself takes approximately 10 minutes. Dr. Flávio reviews and interprets the results on-site during the same visit and discusses findings with you immediately — no waiting days for results.

An EKG is entirely non-invasive and painless. Electrodes are placed on the skin surface — nothing is inserted or injected. We recommend avoiding caffeine two hours beforehand if possible and wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. No fasting or medication changes are required.

Adults over 40, anyone with a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death, individuals experiencing palpitations, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue, those beginning a new exercise program, and patients on medications that can affect cardiac rhythm should strongly consider a baseline EKG. Dr. Flávio also includes EKG screening as part of concierge membership annual evaluations.

Dr. Flávio holds the AACC designation — Associate of the American College of Cardiology — one of the most recognized credentials in cardiovascular medicine. He has interpreted thousands of EKGs during his hospitalist work across all four Lee County hospitals and integrates cardiac findings into comprehensive functional and preventive health assessments.

An EKG is a powerful screening tool, but it is one component of cardiac assessment. If Dr. Flávio identifies abnormalities on your EKG, he will coordinate referral to a cardiologist. The value of on-site EKG screening is in early detection — catching concerns before they become emergencies and ensuring prompt specialist follow-up when needed.

Yes. EKG screening is included in Dr. Flávio's concierge membership programs as part of comprehensive annual evaluations. Members also benefit from priority scheduling, same-day access, and direct physician communication. Schedule a consultation to explore which membership tier is right for you.

Solace Wellness Aesthetics offers on-site EKG screening at 9617 Gulf Research Lane, Suite 14, Fort Myers, FL 33912. We are located off Daniels Parkway near I-75, easily accessible from Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Naples.

Source: American College of Cardiology — Electrocardiography Clinical Overview

Fort Myers, FL

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EKG Screening

Know your cardiac baseline before symptoms emerge. Dr. Flávio will review results with you on-site, answer every question, and integrate findings into your complete health picture.

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