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INFORMATION FOR OUR PATIENTS

We understand that having specialised diagnostic tests for your heart that you have never had previously can make you feel confused, intimidated and even anxious. On this page we have compiled answers to questions commonly asked by patients regarding our services and what each of our tests involve.

GENERAL QUESTIONS 

Do I need to make an appointment for my test?
How much will it cost for my test?
Can I claim on Medicare or my private health fund?
Will I need an interpreter?
Where is the best place to park?

HOLTER MONITOR (24-HR AMBULATORY ECG)

What is a Holter monitor?
Why has my doctor requested this investigation?
What does the test involve?
When will my doctor get the report?

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR (24-HR ABP)

What is an ABP recording?
Why has my doctor requested this investigation?
What does the test involve?
When will my doctor get the report?

TREADMILL EXERCISE TEST (STRESS ECG)

What is an exercise (stress) test?
Why has my doctor requested this investigation?
What does the test involve?
When will my doctor get the report?

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (CARDIAC ULTRASOUND)

WHAT IS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM?
WHY HAS MY DOCTOR REQUESTED THIS INVESTIGATION?
WHEN WILL MY DOCTOR GET THE REPORT?

SPIROMETRY

WHAT IS A SPIROMETRY TEST?
WHY HAS MY DOCTOR REQUESTED THIS INVESTIGATION?
WHEN WILL MY DOCTOR GET THE REPORT?

STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

WHAT IS A STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAPH?
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