Cardiac magnetic resonance/Magnetic resonance imaging (CMR/MRI) scan
This is a special kind of scan used to examine the structure of the heart and the nature of its muscle. It uses a magnetic
This is a special kind of scan used to examine the structure of the heart and the nature of its muscle. It uses a magnetic
These are more sophisticated versions of the basic Holter. Whenever you have an attack of symptoms, you can activate the device to record your heart’s
Your doctor may suggest that you have tests such as coronary angiography or an electrophysiological study (EPS). Both these tests are performed in an X-ray
This test uses ultrasound waves to look at the structure of the heart. It is useful for people whose ECG shows changes that could be
This test involves taping electrical leads onto your legs, arms and chest to take readings of the electrical activity of your heart. These are printed
This test is the same as the ECG but is recorded before, during and after a period of time spent exercising on a treadmill or
In most of the channelopathies and cardiomyopathies mutations of specific genes have been detected that are thought to cause a specific disease. So in principle, if
The Holter is a recording device that comes in two different forms: a small portable tape recorder (like a walkman), or a small digital device
You may be asked to have this test if your doctor suspects Brugada syndrome. While you are having an ECG test you will be given
When it is difficult to assess or record a symptom because it only happens infrequently – as with blackouts – a reveal device can be
This is an ECG that adds together the electrical readings from at least 250 heartbeats so that any very subtle variations can be seen –
Tilt-table testing is used to identify common conditions that can cause blackouts – such as vasovagal syndrome or simple fainting – that tend to particularly