Archive: Cardiology

What is a transoesophageal echocardiogram? A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) is a heart scan that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to produce images of the heart. The test is painless and...

What is it? An echocardiogram or ‘echo’ is a scan that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to produce pictures of the heart. The test is painless and does not use...

What is an echocardiogram? (Echo)  An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound scan that gives information about the pump function and the structure of the heart. It does not...

What is a contrast echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound scan that gives information about the pump function and the structure of the heart. It does not...

What is it? An Echocardiogram or ‘echo’ is a scan that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to produce pictures of the heart.  The test is painless and does not use...

What is a patient-initiated follow-up appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This puts...

What is a CT coronary angiogram? This is an investigation using a high-resolution CT x-ray scanner to perform a test called a CT coronary angiogram. It shows pictures of...

The importance of keeping your appointment It is very important that you keep your allocated appointment. This allows us to maintain the pacemaker and make any changes that may...

What is Cardiac CT? Cardiac Computed Tomography, or cardiac CT, is a painless test that uses an x-ray machine to take clear, detailed pictures of the heart. This common...

Important points to remember Please read this information book carefully, if you have any questions please bring these with you to your pre-assessment appointment. • You should take all...