Heart Tests
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12 Lead ECG
A quick, painless test that records the electrical activity of your heart and can help identify or investigate heart rhythm problems, chest pain, palpitations and other cardiac conditions. The test usually takes around 10 minutes.
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FROM OCTOBER! We will need to confirm these as we have limited devices!
Extended ECG Monitoring – 24/48/72 Hours, 7 or 14 Days
Extended ECG monitoring records your heart rhythm over a longer period, helping to detect intermittent or occasional heart rhythm problems that may not be picked up during a standard 12-lead ECG.
A small, comfortable waterproof monitor will be fitted for you to wear for the selected monitoring period. You can continue with your normal daily activities while wearing the monitor.
Once the monitoring period is complete, the monitor is returned (you can drop this into reception) and the recording is analysed. A report of the findings will be provided at the end of the monitoring period.
This includes an appointment to have the device fitted and shown how to use it.
24 hours: £250
48 hours: £275
72 hours: £300
7 days: £400
14 days: £500
High priority: £30 extra. This means the results are turned around in 1-2 business days!
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Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) is a non-invasive test that uses ultrasound to assess the structure and function of your heart. It can help investigate symptoms and identify conditions affecting the heart, including heart valve problems and how well the heart is pumping.
Your appointment will be arranged through a referral to Nuffield Health.
Once your referral has been processed, you will be contacted regarding your appointment.
You can book a GP appointment for assessment and referral here.
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Go beyond a standard cholesterol test. Gain a deeper insight into your heart health.
Your cholesterol levels play an important role in your cardiovascular health. However, a standard cholesterol test doesn't always tell the whole story.
Our Advanced Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk Profile provides a more comprehensive assessment of your blood lipid levels and associated cardiovascular risk markers.
This detailed blood test measures 14 markers, including different types of cholesterol, apolipoproteins and Lipoprotein(a), helping provide a broader picture of your cardiovascular health.
What's included?
Standard cholesterol markers
Total Cholesterol: Measures the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol): Higher levels can contribute to fatty deposits building up in the arteries.
HDL Cholesterol (Good Cholesterol): Helps transport cholesterol away from the arteries.
Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio: Provides an indication of the balance between total cholesterol and HDL.
Triglycerides: A type of fat in the blood associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Advanced cardiovascular markers
Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I): The main protein associated with HDL cholesterol, involved in cholesterol transport.
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): A key protein found in potentially artery-damaging lipoprotein particles. It can help assess the number of these particles.
Apolipoprotein B / A-I Ratio: Assesses the balance between these two important proteins.
Apolipoprotein C-II: A protein involved in the metabolism and breakdown of triglycerides.
Apolipoprotein C-III: A protein involved in regulating triglyceride metabolism.
Apolipoprotein E: A protein involved in the transport and metabolism of fats and cholesterol.
Small LDL Cholesterol: Measures smaller LDL particles, which have been studied in relation to cardiovascular risk.
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: A largely inherited type of lipoprotein associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.