Tests & Procedures
Understand the signs of some of the common heart diseases and learn about the tests and procedures associated with these conditions.
Learn about these procedures
Learning about cardiac procedures during a consultation can be overwhelming. Below is a summary description of some of the common procedures and tests we perform at Newcastle Heart.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart.
Exercise Stress Test
During the test your ECG, heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure will be monitored.
Coronary Angiogram
A coronary angiogram is done to find out if your coronary arteries are blocked using an X-ray test.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
PCI is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked or narrow coronary arteries, allowing blood to circulate unobstructed.