Diagnostic Tests

The following are diagnostic tests that we offer.

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24 hour / Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor

A Blood Pressure monitor is worn for 24 hours and it records your blood pressure readings for this time.

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Event / 7 day / King of Hearts Monitor

An event monitor is a smaller version of a Holter Monitor. The monitor can be worn for up to a week if desired.

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Holter Monitor

A Holter Monitor is worn for 24 hours and it records your heart rhythm for this time.

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Exercise (Treadmill) Stress Test

An Exercise Stress Test measures your heart’s activity whilst under the strain of exercise.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An ECG measures and records the electrical activity in the heart.

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Transthoracic Echocardiogram 2D

An Echocardiogram (or “Echo”) is an ultrasound of your heart which is performed by a technician.

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Transthoracic Echocardiogram 3D

A “3D Echocardiogram” is performed with specialised equipment which allows 3-dimensional viewing of structures in greater detail.

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Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)

A TOE is similar to an Echocardiogram, but is performed via an ultrasound transducer sitting in the gullet.

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Exercise Stress Echocardiogram

A “stress echo” is a combination of an ultrasound and exercise test. It compares how your heart muscle is pumping before and after exercise.

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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram

A “stress echo” is a combination of an ultrasound and exercise test. In a Dobutamine Stress Echo, instead of exercise, a medication is used to increase your heart rate.

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Myocardial Perfusion Scans

The term “Myocardial Perfusion Scan” encompasses a number of different techniques of measuring blood flow to the heart muscle. These techniques are useful in the investigation of suspected cardiac pain.

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Permanent Pacemaker Test

A pacemaker is a device used to supplement the electrical activity of the heart, in patients whose heart is not conducting correctly. Regular interrogation of the device is required to ensure its continued correct function and to estimate remaining battery life.

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Implanted Defibrillator Test

An implanted defibrillator is a device placed under the skin used to reset dangerous electrical activity of the heart. Regular interrogation of the device is required to ensure its continued correct function and to estimate remaining battery life.

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Implanted Loop Recorder Test

A loop recorder monitors the rate and rhythm of the heart. It can help to determine if unexplained transient symptoms are related to a heart rhythm problem.

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Tilt Table Test

A Tilt Table Test is performed to find out the cause of fainting and dizzy spells.

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  • World class standard of care
  • Close links with surgeons & other specialists
  • 24/7 access to medical records
  • A wide choice of clinic locations
  • The best diagnostic equipment
  • Friendly and highly trained staff

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