What can be learned from an MRI scan / exercise test / Holter monitor (24hr ECG)?
Most individuals who have a cardiac problem will be identified with an ECG and an echocardiogram. You’re probably aware that the ECG shows electrical problems of the heart and an echocardiogram reveals structural problems of the heart and gives us an idea of the heart size. In some situations, the echocardiogram is not as good as […]
Screening identifies risk. Are there different levels of risk?
Screening, identifies people with conditions that may cause sudden cardiac death – but our screening programme alone does not identify risk. Risk stratification for conditions such as this involves quite detailed subsequent investigation with things like 24 hour ECG, exercise stress testing and sometimes even electrophysiological testing. There are certain situations whereby we can accurately […]
