What is a Tilt Test? A Tilt Test is the only effective non-invasive technique for investigating a patient with neurally mediated syncope (vasovagal syncope, carotid sinus syndrome, micturition syncope) occurring…

What is an Electrophysiological Study? The Electrophysiological Study (EPS) is used to pinpoint abnormal pathways in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Fundamentally it is just a recording of the heart’s…

What is a myocardial perfusion scan? A myocardial perfusion scan is a test used to determine the function of the blood supply of your heart and to try to diagnose…

What is a Coronary Angiogram? The heart is supplied by blood and oxygen through three coronary arteries. The purpose of a Coronary Angiogram or Cardiac Catheter is to examine the…

What is an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM)? Blood pressure is characterized by a clear circadian rhythm, the natural 24-hour rhythm set by the body’s “biological clock.” Blood pressure normally…

What is an implantable monitor? The Medtronic Reveal® Implantable Monitor is a revolutionary breakthrough for the investigation of patients with fainting attacks. If you suffer from recurrent fainting spells or…

What is a HeartScan ECG Monitor? The Omron HeartScan HCG-801 is a portable, cordless single channel ECG monitor for home use. It takes a snapshot of the heart waveform and…

What is an ambulatory ECG monitor (R test)? The R Test ECG recorder is a small lightweight heart monitor worn for between three to seven days. This gives a better…

What is a transoesophageal ECHO (TOE)? A transoesophageal echo is an ultrasound scan which gives an excellent picture of the heart without other organs obscuring the view. A standard echocardiogram…