Cardiac Tests and Investigations

It depends on your symptoms and history. An ECG records the heart rhythm, an echocardiogram shows the structure and pumping of the heart, a stress echo shows how the heart behaves under exercise, and heart monitors look for rhythm problems that come and go. If you are not sure, tick “Not sure – please advise” on the request form and Dr Salloum will recommend the right test.

No. Self, GP or consultant referral is accepted for private cardiac tests.

Tests are available at The Hamptons Hospital in Peterborough, Innovate Diagnostics in Corby and The National Heart Clinic, 69 Harley Street, London. London has availability almost every day, and Peterborough and Corby are by request. Which tests are offered at each location is shown on the individual test pages and in the Available tests pop-up.

Every test is consultant-led and consultant-reviewed by Dr Salam Salloum, and you receive a written report. The scans and recordings are carried out by the clinic or monitoring provider, and Dr Salloum reviews and reports the results.

Yes. You can book a telephone, video or face to face consultation to go through your results and agree the next steps.

The fee depends on the test and the location. Send a request and we will confirm the cost before you book.

You can self-fund or use medical insurance. You can add your insurer and policy details in the request form. It is sensible to check pre-authorisation with your insurer before the test.

Yes, for some tests. ECG reporting and cardiac monitoring are available across the UK, with monitors posted to your home. Imaging tests such as echocardiography need an in-person visit to one of the clinics.

Echocardiograms, stress echo, bubble echo, exercise ECG, cardiac MRI and heart rhythm monitors do not use ionising radiation. A CT coronary angiogram uses a low dose of X-rays and a contrast injection, and Dr Salloum will explain this before you decide.