Non Invasive Tests

Information about tests that examine heart function without entering the body. These include ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests and advanced imaging like CT and MRI scans.

All About Echocardiography

An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to examine your heart's structure, chambers, and valves to diagnose heart conditions and measure how well it's working.

Carotid Duplex Scanning

A carotid duplex scan uses ultrasound to check blood flow through your neck arteries and spot any blockages or narrowing.

CT Scan Screening for Heart Disease

CT scans can detect heart disease early before symptoms become serious, helping doctors avoid invasive treatments and catch problems sooner.

CT Scans and MRI Scans

See how CT scans and MRI scans work differently to help doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Having a Chest X-ray

A chest X-ray uses radiation to photograph your heart and lungs, helping doctors spot heart disease, fluid buildup, and blood vessel problems.

Natiuretic Peptides and Heart Failure

Heart failure means your heart can't pump blood efficiently around your body, causing breathlessness, tiredness and swelling in your legs and ankles.

What Are Cardiac Biomarkers?

Cardiac biomarkers are molecules in the blood that signal heart damage or stress, helping doctors diagnose heart attacks and other serious conditions.

What Is a Pulse Oximeter?

A pulse oximeter measures oxygen levels in your blood and heart rate using a painless finger probe, helping doctors spot health problems early.

What Is a Transoesophageal Echocardiogram?

A transoesophageal echocardiogram uses ultrasound to get detailed images of your heart by passing a small probe down your oesophagus.

What Is an Electrocardiogram (ECG)?

An ECG measures your heart's electrical activity to diagnose heart problems, irregular rhythms, and other cardiac conditions.

What Is an Exercise Test?

An exercise test checks how your heart works during physical activity and helps doctors diagnose heart problems or assess treatment.