Cardiology

Cardiology- ECG, Echocardiography, Holter

Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

This records the electrical activity of the heart.

Ambulatory ECG

this records heart rhythms while the person carries out exercise or their regular activities. Small metal electrodes are stuck on to the chest, and these are connected by wires to a Holter monitor, which records the rhythms.

Echocardiogram

this provides an ultrasound picture that shows the structure of the heart chambers and surrounding areas, and it can show how well the heart is working.