Archive: Cardiology

What is an Electrical Cardioversion? Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV) is a procedure for treating abnormal heart rhythms such as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) or Atrial Flutter (AFl). The aim is...

Patient’s instructions: The blood pressure monitor will automatically record every 30 minutes unit 22:00 and then every 60 minutes till 08:00. It is important that you follow the instructions...

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 your...

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...