Accurate heart tests explained in plain language so you understand exactly what is happening.
Heart tests give your doctor the information needed to understand your heart. No test is chosen without a reason. Your cardiologist selects the most appropriate tests based on your symptoms, risk factors and medical history.
An ECG records the electrical activity of your heart. Small stickers (electrodes) are placed on your chest, arms and legs, and a machine draws a graph of your heart's rhythm.
An ECG is often the first test done when heart problems are suspected. It is quick, safe and provides important baseline information.
An ECHO uses sound waves to create moving images of your heart. It shows how well your heart chambers are pumping, how your valves are working and whether the heart muscle is healthy.
A TMT monitors your heart while you walk on a treadmill at increasing speeds and inclines. It shows how your heart responds to physical activity and can reveal reduced blood flow that may not appear at rest.
Stop the test and tell the doctor immediately if you feel chest discomfort, dizziness or unusual breathlessness during the TMT.
A Holter monitor is a small portable device that records your heart rhythm continuously for 24 to 48 hours. It is useful when symptoms like palpitations happen intermittently and do not appear during a routine ECG.
This device measures your blood pressure at regular intervals across a full day and night. It gives a more complete picture than single measurements taken in a clinic.
Advanced computed tomography scanning provides detailed three-dimensional images of the heart and coronary arteries. It can assess calcium build-up in arteries and help evaluate certain heart conditions without invasive procedures.
Additional diagnostic tools used by our team include blood tests for cholesterol, sugar and cardiac markers, as well as echocardiography with Doppler for detailed valve assessment.
Records the heart's electrical activity at rest. Fast, painless, done in minutes. Good first test for heart rhythm and electrical function.
Uses ultrasound to show heart structure and pumping function. Checks valves, chambers and muscle movement. No radiation.
Monitors the heart during exercise on a treadmill. Reveals how the heart copes with physical stress and effort.
No special preparation is needed for a resting ECG. It is quick, painless and can be done at any time. Avoid heavy cream or lotions on the chest before the test as they can affect electrode contact.
An echocardiogram uses sound waves, not radiation, and is generally considered safe. If you are pregnant and need heart evaluation, mention it to your doctor so appropriate precautions are taken.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing and supportive walking shoes. You will be walking and running on a treadmill, so practical footwear is important. Avoid heavy meals for a couple of hours before the test.
Tell the supervising doctor or technician immediately. Tests are stopped at the first sign of concerning symptoms. Your safety is the priority throughout every diagnostic procedure.
No. ECG, ECHO, TMT and Holter monitoring are all non-invasive and painless. You may feel mild chest pressure or breathlessness during a TMT, which is normal with exercise. The test is stopped if needed.
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