Cardiology
Services
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM (ECG)
An ECG is performed to assess your heart rate, heart rhythm and electrical pathway.
RESTING ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (ECHO)
This is a test that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to create a moving picture of the heart, measuring the heart chambers, valves, and blood vessels, to assess for possible abnormal function or anatomy.
STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM (STRESS ECHO)
This is an echocardiogram performed under stress in a controlled clinical environment to assess the heart’s response to exercise, and identify areas of inadequate blood flow
24-HR AMBULATORY BP MONITORING
An ABPM is a small battery-operated device used to measure the blood pressure over a 24-hour period at regular intervals.
24-HR HOLTER MONITOR
A holter monitor is a small portable device that provides a continuous ECG over a 24 hour or 48 hour period, in order to observe any abnormalities with the heart rate and heart rhythm which may not be detected on a standard ECG.
CORONARY CALCIUM ANALYSIS & RISK MANAGEMENT
The degree of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries is an indicator of heart attack risk, measured by a simple CT x-ray scan, and can be analysed by our team of preventative cardiologists for risk management.
Device Checks
Various devices are required to be checked over specific time periods, and include pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable loop recorders. Respectively, these devices help the heart to beat in a regular rhythm, provide shocks in response to cardiac arrest, and record the heartbeat over a long period.
EVENT MONITORING
An event monitor is a small, battery-powered portable device that records your heart rhythm for approximately 35 seconds, and can be worn for a few days or up to 3 weeks.