Tests & procedures

Dr Shah can perform or arrange following tests and procedures for you as indicated, following your clinical assessment.

ECG:

Basic non-invasive cardiology test.
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Heart Rhythm Monitoring

Heart Rhythm monitoring: External monitor fitted for variable duration from 24 hours to 14 days
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24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for suspected high blood pressure.
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Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound)

 

Cardiac ultrasound to assess heart structure and function.
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Treadmill Test

 

An exercise test to assess for coronary heart disease or heart rhythm problems.
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Tilt Table test for Recurrent blackouts

Continuous heart rate and blood pressure monitoring to assess cause for recurrent blackouts.
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Cardioversion

 

Procedure under general aesthetic to reset heart rhythm to normal such as atrial fibrillation.
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Implantable Heart Rhythm Monitors

A procedure to implant small monitor under skin for prolonged heart rhythm monitoring for palpitations or blackouts.
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Pacemaker Implantation

Small device implanted under skin and leads going in the heart to treat slow heart rhythms .

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