Heart Health Hub
Welcome to the Heart Health Hub, your resource for clear, reliable information about heart health, cardiac symptoms and diagnostic testing.
Whether you have been experiencing palpitations, chest discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, or have simply been advised to undergo cardiac testing, our aim is to help you better understand your heart and the investigations available.
At The Heart Clinic, we believe informed patients make better healthcare decisions. Our Heart Health Hub has been created to answer common questions, explain cardiac investigations and provide practical guidance based on real-world experience in cardiac diagnostics.
Our articles cover a range of topics including ECG testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), exercise ECG testing and common cardiac symptoms.
Understanding Cardiac Tests
Cardiac investigations play an important role in assessing heart health, diagnosing symptoms and providing reassurance when concerns arise.
ECG vs Echocardiogram: What's the Difference?
Learn the differences between two of the most common cardiac investigations, what each test measures and which may be most appropriate for your symptoms.
What Does an Echocardiogram Show?
Discover how an echocardiogram uses ultrasound technology to assess heart structure, valve function and overall cardiac performance.
Understanding Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Learn how 24-hour blood pressure monitoring provides a more accurate picture of blood pressure throughout your normal daily activities.
What Is a Holter Monitor and When Do I Need One?
Discover how Holter monitoring works and why it is often used to investigate intermittent symptoms such as palpitations.
Which Heart Test Do I Need?
A patient-friendly guide explaining when an ECG, echocardiogram, Holter monitor, ABPM or Stress ECG may be recommended.
What Happens During a Stress ECG?
A step-by-step guide to exercise ECG testing, including what to expect before, during and after the examination.
Understanding Common Symptoms
Many heart-related symptoms can have multiple causes. Understanding the appropriate investigations can help ensure the right tests are performed at the right time.
Investigating Palpitations
Palpitations can feel like a racing, fluttering or skipped heartbeat. Learn about the common causes of palpitations and how ECGs, Holter monitors and echocardiograms can help identify the cause.
Understanding Chest Pain
Chest pain can have many causes, ranging from muscle strain and indigestion to heart-related conditions. Discover when cardiac investigations may be appropriate and what tests might be recommended.
Elevated Blood Pressure
High blood pressure often causes no symptoms but can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and other health problems. Learn how Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring can provide a more accurate assessment.
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Fast, reliable cardiac testing with quick turnaround, available across London, Luton, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The Heart Clinic @ Optimized Body & Mind
7 Wellington St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2QH, UK
Available for: ECG, Holter, ABPM & Echocardiograms
The Heart Clinic @ 360 Med
120 Fortis Green Rd, Muswell Hill, N10 3HN, London, UK
Available for: ECG, Holter, ABPM & Echocardiograms
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