ECG & Echocardiogram
This is a focused assessment of the Heart’s rhythm, using stickers and wires across the chest, followed by an Echocardiogram. We are experts in non-invasive heart scanning, providing a comforting and reassuring approach, taking the time to explain your results to you, and ensuring you understand them and have a clear view of your heart.
What's the difference between an ECG and an Echocardiogram?
Electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram records the heart’s electrical activity through repeated cardiac cycles, which is done using electrodes placed on top of the skin, which display a graph of voltage vs time of electrical activity of the heart.
Echocardiogram
An Echocardiogram, also known as an echo, uses painless ultrasound waves to assess the structure and function of the heart’s muscle, valves, and major blood vessels, producing a visual image of the heart.
What happens during an ECG?
When undergoing an ECG assessment at EchoMed, you will receive an industry-leading, thorough, and non-invasive test. This scan is completed using a 12-lead series of stickers and wires, which are applied across the chest to record the heart’s electrical activity and is the most useful, non-invasive assessment of the heart’s electrical wiring and rhythm.
Undergoing ECG testing can also suggest underlying structural problems with the heart muscle, such as cardiomyopathy.
What happens during an echocardiogram?
At EchoMed, we offer an all-in-one service, meaning our scans are performed by Doctors themselves, giving our patients as comfortable and professional an experience as possible.
Our Heart Specialists have all been awarded accreditations by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), allowing them to perform a full echocardiogram and then provide the results straight away. All our specialists are on hand to help and have years of experience and knowledge, meaning you can have confidence that you are in the best hands possible.
What does each test show?
Each test has its own subset of advantages and uses, with both helping to identify serious heart issues and cases of heart disease. If you have been told by a Doctor that you have a heart murmur or have been experiencing symptoms associated with heart disease, you should consider booking in for an Echocardiogram. These tests are useful in patients with the following symptoms:
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- Breathlessness
- Racing heartbeats
- Fainting
- Dizzy spells
- Fatigue
- Symptoms of a heart attack
- Symptoms of coronary heart disease
What to expect when visiting an EchoMed Clinic
At EchoMed, we have two specialist clinics – our South Coast clinic located in Hampshire and our Surrey Hills clinic in Farnham. We have worked tirelessly to become the go-to destination for heart scans on the South Coast, conforming to the latest industry standards and being regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
All our Doctors obtain all the relevant knowledge and qualifications required to complete these tests, adopting a responsible and relaxing approach to remove any worries or concerns when visiting our facilities. Our clinics boast the latest and greatest technology and machinery in the industry, allowing us to provide our clients with the best and most comfortable experience available on the market.
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The next steps after your tests
Once your tests are complete, our Doctors will provide your results immediately, explaining the test and ensuring you understand them. If a serious heart rhythm disorder is detected, we will arrange the necessary follow-up steps.
Are you interested in booking our ECG and Echocardiogram tests? You can book your appointment online now, or for more information, contact our team today.
Book an appointment
In just a few clicks, you can arrange an appointment that suits you. Book with EchoMed today. Whether you are concerned about unexplained symptoms, or simply wish to exclude any problems which may cause trouble later in life, our scans can help.
How To Find Us
Our Surrey Hills (Farnham) clinic is conveniently located just off the A31. We are situated inside the Carlton Yard Clinic (postcode: GU9 7RD), which can be accessed on foot off the southwest corner of Farnham Central Car Park.
From the car park, you will see a selection of signs attached to the exterior wall of the Carlton Yard Clinic (including ‘EchoMed: The Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic’). Walk around the left-hand side of this building, turn right in front of The Silver Sea restaurant, and continue through an archway with a metal gate. This gate is usually open – if not, please buzz the intercom and our team will assist you. The wooden door to the Carlton Yard Clinic is through this arch and immediately on the right.
Our South Coast (Emsworth) clinic is within minutes of the A27. We are situated on the ground floor of the Hampshire Health building (97 Havant Road, postcode: PO10 7LF), which offers free parking to the rear. On arrival, our receptionists will show you to the waiting area.
If you have any issues finding either of our clinics, please call 0333 444 3246 for assistance.
EchoMed: SOUTH COAST CLINIC
Hampshire Health
97 Havant Road, Emsworth
PO10 7LF
EchoMed: SURREY HILLS CLINIC
The Carlton Yard Clinic, Unit 1, Carlton Yd,
Victoria Rd, Farnham
GU9 7RD
0333 444 3246
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