Overview
What is this service for?
Cardiology focuses on how the heart works and on the prevention, diagnosis and follow-up of cardiovascular disease.
When should you seek advice?
- chest pain or discomfort
- unusual shortness of breath
- palpitations
- high blood pressure
- fainting or loss of consciousness
- swelling of the legs
Key points
Concrete guidance to understand the service
- Around 120/80 mmHg is a common normal resting reference; persistent clinic readings of 140/90 mmHg or above need assessment.
- Sudden chest pain, severe breathlessness or a prolonged faint requires urgent evaluation.
What this service can help with
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Assess heart function
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Identify cardiovascular risk factors
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Monitor a known heart condition
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Guide useful additional tests
Important information
This information is general and does not replace a medical consultation. A healthcare professional will determine the assessment or test suited to your situation.