Investigations available
At Spire Dunedin Hospital we have a range of heart assessments designed to help give you piece of mind.
We offer a range of non-invasive cardiology investigations to help your consultant or GP assess the health of your heart.
Clinical assessment with a Private Consultant Cardiologist
One of our Consultant Cardiologists will undertake a clinical assessment which will involve looking at your medical history and some routine examinations. They can then complete any number of the investigation below depending on your condition and symptoms.
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Measures both the rate and the electrical conduction of the heart. |
ECG monitors
Meausres the heart's electrical activty and rhythm to track changes in activity over a period of time. |
Blood pressure monitors
Records the change in your blood pressure with activity by measuring your blood pressure at intervals over a period of time. |
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Exercise ECG test
Assesses the blood supply to the muscle of the heart via the coronary arteries, or assesses the heart's repsonse to exercise. |
Event recorder
If you suffer from only occasional symptoms this monitor is provided for longer periods of time in order to capture information regarding the event. |
Echocardiogram
Provides a specialised ultrasound scan of the heart to give a range of information including the size, function and pressures of the heart, as well as information regarding heart valves. |
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)
CMR is a safe non-invasive test that provides clear visions of heart function and anatomy. It can highlight heart problems such as congenital heart defects, heart valve problems or coronary heart disease. |
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