Glossary of our Tests
Cambridge Heart Clinic offers a range of tests and investigations to help formulate a diagnosis for patients with a heart condition.
The majority of these tests are offered at our clinic. Some investigations, for example, plain film x-ray, Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI are performed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Click on the tests below to learn more about what is involved.
A blood pressure recorder is fitted to your chest to allow BP monitoring over longer periods. The monitor is then returned to the clinic and analysed.
This monitoring measures the electrical activity of your heart over a longer period than an ECG.
This minimally invasive procedure is used to visualise the coronary arteries and assess the severity of any blockage.
This scan is used to ascertain the risk of a heart attack or stroke within the next 5-10 years.
An ‘echo’ is an ultrasound scan of the heart to assess structure and function.
An ECG is a simple test that looks at the electrical activity of the heart.
Monitors are used to provide a prolonged record of a heart’s operation and symptoms
This test measures the effects on the heart rhythm and blood pressure when exercise is undertaken. This usually involves running on a treadmill or sometimes using an exercise bicycle.
This device records a heart’s rhythm continuously for up to two years.
These scans enable cardiologists to view detailed images of the heart’s anatomy.