Welcome

Founded in 1975 by Dr. Jerome Hantman, what will soon be Cardiovascular Specialists of Central Maryland, P.A. [please see News & Events for an exciting announcement] has grown to be the single largest cardiology practice based in Howard County, with 10 Board-Certified Cardiologists, a Physician Assistant, and over 50 clinical and administrative support staff.  We offer a full range of personalized consultative and diagnostic cardiovascular care, including:

  • Adult cardiac consultations and follow-up care
  • Exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing
  • Nuclear cardiology testing (accredited by ICANL1)
  • Echocardiography (accredited by ICAEL1), transesophageal echo and stress echo
  • EKGs (electrocardiograms)
  • Holter and event monitoring (24-hour and 30-day EKGs)
  • Carotid and peripheral vascular ultrasound testing (accredited by ICAVL1)
  • Coumadin (anti-coagulation) clinic
  • Device (pacemaker and ICD) clinic

1 The accreditation of our nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound programs by the respective Intersocietal Commission accrediting bodies (ICANL, ICAEL and ICAVL), which is awarded to such programs only after a rigorous review of our policies, procedures, and study technical quality and professional interpretation accuracy, assures referring physicians and patients of Cardiovascular Specialists’ high standards and expertise in cardiovascular diagnostic testing modalities.

We also offer complete interventional cardiac care, including cardiac catheterization, interventional coronary procedures and interventional peripheral vascular procedures.  As part of our commitment to being on the forefront of current developments in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, HPV Heart has a full-time clinical research department that is currently conducting over a dozen clinical research trials.

In 2004, HPV Heart implemented a state-of-the-art, cardiology-specific EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system that makes a patient's clinical chart available instantly to his or her cardiologist at any time of day or night, offering our patients increased efficiency and responsiveness.

In 2005, HPV Heart opened a satellite office for consultative and follow-up services in Elkridge. In 2008, we began offering consultative and follow-up services in Baltimore on the campus of Sinai Hospital. 

We invite you to explore our web site and learn about our physicians and services.  In the coming months, we will be adding additional features for your convenience, including a secure communications portal and additional educational resources focused on cardiovascular disease and related topics.  

Whether you are a current or a prospective patient, please feel free to give us a call for more information about our services or to schedule an appointment for yourself or a family member.


NOTICE:  The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions.  You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider.  Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.

[June 2009]



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