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Sophisticated Diagnostic tests in Cardiology

The Hong Kong Heart Center has invested in a full range of sophisticated diagnostic equipment for cardiac patients. Should a test become necessary, staff of the Hong Kong Heart Center would help you arrange an appointment as soon as practicable. Talk with us if you need more information on any of our facilities.

Carotid Doppler
Color Doppler Echocardiogram
Coronary CT
Dual Isotope Imaging Study
Holter Monitoring
MUGA Scan-wall motion study
Stress Echocardiogram
Treadmill Exercise Test

 

Carotid Doppler

This is a special ultrasound technique used to provide 2-dimensional image of the carotid arteries (blood vessels supplying the brain) to detect narrowing, blockage, or abnormal blood flow.

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Color Doppler Echocardiogram

Doppler is an ultrasound technique that can detect abnormal blood flow within and across the heart¡¦s chambers. Color Doppler is an enhanced form of Doppler echocardiography where different colors are used to designate the direction of blood flow.

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Coronary CT

Our ultrafast CT scans (MDCT) can take multiple images of the heart in the split second of a single heartbeat, accurately diagnosing early coronary artery diseases before symptoms occur. The scanner can also detect minute amounts of calcium that are present in atherosclerotic plagues. The result is conveniently quantified into an index called the calcium score, which is an independent risk factor.

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Dual Isotope Imaging Study

A technique using two different radioactive chemicals to observe the blood supply in heart muscles.

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Holter Monitoring

The Holter monitor is a small, portable, battery-powered ECG machine used to record the heart¡¦s electrical activity for a period of 24 hours or longer.

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MUGA Scan-wall motion study

A MUGA Scan is used to see how the heart¡¦s muscular wall moves and how much blood is expelled with each heartbeat while the patient is at rest.

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Stress Echocardiogram

A stress echocardiogram is a diagnostic procedure where ultrasound examination of the heart is performed after exercise, or when the heart is stimulated by drugs.

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Treadmill Exercise Test

ECG is recorded when running on a treadmill. Breathing and blood pressure rates are also monitored. The test may also determine the safe level of exercise following a heart attack or heart surgery.

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