Signal averaged ECG
This is an ECG that adds together the electrical readings from at least 250 heartbeats so that any very subtle variations can be seen – for example if the electrical impulses in the heart are being conducted more slowly. It is useful for diagnosing Brugada syndrome, unhealthy progressive cardiac conduction defect (PCCD) or arrhythmogenic right […]
Tilt-table testing
Tilt-table testing is used to identify common conditions that can cause blackouts – such as vasovagal syndrome or simple fainting – that tend to particularly affect young women and girls. These symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of some heart conditions, so it is important to discover the cause of the blackouts so that […]