Non Invasive

Most of the initial work up for those at risk or suspicious of having heart disease can be done with simple and painless yet sophisticated technology :

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a method used for basic investigation for several heart diseases.

 Exercise Stress Test (EST) is used to monitor the ECG and blood pressure during exercise and possible cause of the chest pain.

Echocardiography (Echo) is a method of using ultrasound to exam the heart and inside structure.

 Exercise Stress Echo is used to monitor the heart and the condition of the muscles of the heart, before and after exercising.

Dynamic Electrocardiography (DCG) Holter monitor is an ECG but registering the heartbeat for 24 hours. This method is used to see if the heartbeat is normal and to indicate any cause of palpitation.

Dobutamine Stress Echo uses the drug "Dobutamine" to make heart beat faster as if during exercise.

 Transesophageal Echo is a technique used when an echocardiography does not give enough detailed information.

 Tilt Table Test is used for patients who experience a dysfunction of an autonomic nervous system which control the heart.

Carotid Duplex Scan is used to evaluate the narrowing of the carotid vessel, by using ultrasound technology.