Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
27/11/2024
Accurate ECG testing to monitor heart health, detect abnormalities, and guide treatment.
An ECG is an important sports screening test. The results show how healthy a heart is and how it reacts to exercise.
An ECG measures the heart's activity at rest, over time, or while exercising. The ECG machine measures and interprets the results.
You’ll remove the clothes on your body's top half at a resting ECG appointment. You’ll lie on a bed, and the healthcare professional will attach electrodes to various body parts. You’ll lie still while the ECG records the signals from your heartbeat. This takes a few minutes.
You’ll take your clothes off the top half of your body at an exercise ECG. The healthcare professional will attach electrodes to your chest. You’ll then walk on a treadmill or cycle on an exercise bike, starting slowly and gradually increasing your effort. This usually lasts 40-60 minutes. If you’re having an exercise ECG, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and avoid eating a heavy meal before.
The ECG test diagnoses any abnormalities in the heart rate that could indicate an underlying cardiac condition.
An ECG is considered a safe test. You may experience a slight rash where the patches were on your skin.
After your ECG, you’ll be able to go straight home.
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Speak to our teamYou can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Give us a call or use our contact form to get in touch with us. After receiving your referral, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for your appointment.
We Contact You
Within 24 hours, a member of our team will offer you an appointment date and time that suits you. Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will be required to attend one of our clinics for your consultation or scan.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment on your chosen date and time to see one of our highly qualified consultants. After your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report, which will be sent to your referring clinician within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you require any further tests, treatments, or reviews, we will refer you and take care of the booking process. If you need a copy of your report or images, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists—consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
Some of our treatments are available on the NHS, click here to learn more about the different way to pay for your care
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