At Prince Court Medical Centre, our Cardiology Laboratory provides a range of non-invasive and specialised cardiac tests to evaluate heart rhythm, heart structure and function, blood pressure and blood flow.
Heart conditions can range from high blood pressure and coronary artery disease to arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Early detection, accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for managing cardiovascular conditions and reducing the risk of complications.
At Prince Court Medical Centre, our comprehensive Cardiology Services span diagnostic and preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure management. From cardiac screening and diagnostic tests to minimally invasive procedures and specialised management of heart rhythm disorders, our multidisciplinary team provides personalised care according to each patient’s condition, cardiovascular risk factors and treatment needs.
Our Cardiology Services are led by an experienced multidisciplinary team comprising six consultant interventional cardiologists, four cardiothoracic surgeons, two paediatric cardiologists and one consultant electrophysiologist, supported by advanced cardiac diagnostic and treatment technologies. Together, our specialists provide coordinated care across the cardiovascular journey, from diagnosis and prevention to treatment and ongoing management.
Cardiac diagnostic tests help doctors assess how well your heart is functioning and investigate symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or reduced exercise tolerance. The appropriate test will depend on your symptoms, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors.
An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of the heart. Your doctor may recommend an ECG if you experience palpitations, chest pain, dizziness or an irregular heartbeat, or to help detect conditions such as arrhythmias.
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create images of the heart and assess how well it pumps. It can help evaluate the heart chambers, heart valves, blood flow and overall heart function.
A treadmill stress test assesses how your heart responds to physical activity. It may be recommended to investigate chest pain or shortness of breath during exertion, detect abnormal heart rhythms and assess possible coronary artery disease.
A stress echocardiogram combines ultrasound imaging of the heart with exercise or medication-induced stress to assess how the heart functions when it is working harder. It may help identify reduced blood flow to the heart that is not apparent at rest.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measures your blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours while you continue your normal daily activities and sleep. It can help diagnose hypertension and identify variations in blood pressure throughout the day.
A Holter monitor continuously records your heart rhythm, typically over 24 to 48 hours or longer. It can help detect intermittent arrhythmias that may not appear during a standard ECG, particularly if you experience occasional palpitations, dizziness or fainting.
A cardiac CT scan provides detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Depending on the type of scan performed, it may help assess coronary artery disease, calcium build-up, structural abnormalities and other cardiovascular conditions.
A coronary angiogram uses contrast dye and X-ray imaging to examine the coronary arteries for narrowing or blockages. It may be recommended when coronary artery disease is suspected or when further assessment is required following other cardiac tests.
The heart test you need depends on your symptoms and what your doctor needs to assess. Different cardiac tests provide different information about your heart rhythm, structure, function, blood pressure and coronary arteries.
For example:
Palpitations or irregular heartbeat: An ECG or Holter monitor may help detect abnormal heart rhythms.
Chest pain during physical activity: A treadmill stress test or stress echocardiogram may be recommended.
Shortness of breath or suspected heart valve problems: An echocardiogram can assess heart structure and function.
Possible high blood pressure: Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can show how your blood pressure changes throughout the day and night.
Suspected coronary artery disease: Cardiac CT or coronary angiography may be used to assess narrowing or blockages in the coronary arteries.
Your cardiologist will recommend the most appropriate test based on your symptoms, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors.
For more information about heart screening and what common cardiac test results may mean, read our Heart Check-Up Guide.
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