Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) The small digital machine measures your blood pressure at regular intervals in order to provide a clear picture of how your blood pressure changes throughout the day. A cuff is placed around your upper arm and the machine itself can be...

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Cardiac Computed Tomography (CTCA) Scan

What is a CTCA scan? This test uses a special computed tomography (CT) scan to show the amount of hardening of the artery wall (atherosclerosis) that has occurred in your heart, and is used to ascertain your risk of a heart attack or stroke within the next 5-10 years. Coronary arteries...

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Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)

What is Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)? A cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) shows how your heart, lungs and muscles react when you exercise, and takes place on a treadmill within the clinic. It combines a number of tests including an electrocardiagram (ECG) and blood pre...

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