Cardiology
ECG and echo test
An ECG records the heart's electrical activity; an echocardiogram uses ultrasound to image its structure and pumping function.
When this is typically needed
- Chest pain or palpitations
- Unexplained breathlessness
- Pre-surgical cardiac clearance
- Routine cardiac screening
What it involves
Both are painless — the ECG takes a few minutes with chest electrodes, the echo about 20-30 minutes with an ultrasound probe.
What to expect
Results are typically available the same day, often reviewed with the cardiologist immediately after.
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