Diagnostics

A 12-lead ECG (electrocardiogram) forms part of the evaluation of your heart’s health and is commonly used to screen individuals for cardiac conditions.

A snapshot of your heart rhythm is achieved with a 12-lead ECG, an understanding of your heart rhythm over a longer period of time is often needed to achieve a heart rhythm diagnosis.

Undergoing a blood pressure check and controlling your blood pressure to within the optimal range is a key component of maintaining your long-term health.

MRI is a form of cross-sectional imaging, similar to CT scanning, which enables detailed images of your heart to be acquired. However, unlike a CT scan, MRI does not involve x-rays. A cardiac MRI study is often a key part of determining the health of your heart and planning treatment for heart disease.

A heart health check is to prevent cardiac problems during exercise and any issues that could be affecting your performance. Complete heart screening provides peace of mind, allowing you to compete in sports without fear of a cardiac event.

Seeking advice from a cardiologist usually begins with a cardiology consultation. Cardiologists specialise in all matters related to the heart, including heart attacks, heart rhythm problems, valve disorders, heart pump failure (heart failure), inherited cardiac conditions, blood pressure and high cholesterol.

A cardiac stress test examines your heart’s performance during exercise (or with stress medication) and is therefore a cornerstone of diagnosing coronary artery disease and exploring the cause of symptoms related to exercise.

Echocardiography is a cornerstone of diagnosis in cardiology. This imaging technique uses ultrasound to create real-time images of your heart muscle and valves.

A cardiac imaging that able to assess the presence and nature of a patent foramen ovale (PFO), which may be relevant for your medical care if you are a diver, have suffered a stroke without other risk factors or have low blood oxygen levels.

Dr Jordan first became interested in cardiology following the sudden death of a close and much-loved relative. He is understandably therefore passionate about preventing avoidable cardiac death.