Frequently Asked Questions
A transthoracic echo scans the heart from outside the chest, while a
transoesophageal echo gives a closer, more detailed view from within.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a supervised programme of exercise, education, and lifestyle
support that helps patients recover after a heart event or surgery.
It is a dedicated clinic providing structured, long term care for patients with heart
failure, including medication, monitoring, and device therapy.
It is a nuclear scan that shows how well blood reaches the heart muscle, helping
detect coronary artery disease without an invasive procedure.
Common tests include ECG, TMT, Holter monitoring, echocardiography, and nuclear
perfusion imaging, chosen to suit the patient's condition.
