Non-invasive Diagnostics
Early detection of blockages in the arteries increases the chance of successful treatment and can possibly save lives. There are a handful of non-invasive and effective tests for a heart health check.
We offer all these facilities under one roof:
- PET/CT Scan
Sophisticated PET scan can tell whether heart muscles are damaged or just hibernating. CT coronary can non-invasively ‘see’ the arteries in the heart clearly.
- Nuclear Cardiology
Nuclear cardiology stress testing is an important tool to evaluate the presence and severity of coronary artery disease. The test is a non-invasive way of looking at blood flow patterns to the muscle of the heart. It is a good way to determine if coronary artery disease is the cause of your symptoms. The test is also useful to evaluate the progression of the disease in patients already diagnosed with coronary artery disease. It is especially a useful test for women.
- Carotid Ultrasound
Carotid Ultrasound (Carotid Doppler) is a simple, painless way of assessing blood flow through your carotid arteries. It helps detect the earliest signs of blockage in the arteries.
- Exercise Treadmill Test
The exercise treadmill test screens for the presence of narrowed coronary arteries that can limit the supply of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle during exercise.
- Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
ABI is a new method to detect blockage of arteries in the early stage. No injection, dye or X-ray is needed.
- Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is a test in which ultrasound is used to detect structural heart diseases. It can view the chambers, valves and the major blood vessels that exit from the left and right ventricles of the heart.
- Stress Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is performed before and after a period of physical exertion. Chemical stimulation of the heart (to mimic exertion) is used in some cases where physical activity is not possible. It is an accurate test to detect heart disease without dye or radiation.
- Holter Monitoring
Holter monitoring is continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of a patient's heart muscle for 24 hours, using a special portable device called a Holter monitor. Patients wear the Holter monitor while carrying out their usual daily activities to detect abnormal heart rhythms.
- Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a new technology in which a doctor can listen and examine the patient’s heart from a distance, even when they are in a different country.
- Spirometry
To test patients’ lung function.
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