First test
ECG (Electrocardiography)
Cardiac ultrasound (Echocardiography)
Cardiology clinic at the Korda Clinic in Szeged
When should you make an appointment for a cardiology consultation at Korda Clinic?
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death. It is also worth consulting a cardiologist for prevention, but it is advisable to seek medical help immediately if you have any complaints.
Make an appointment at our cardiology clinicif you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Chest pain, pressure in the heart
- Strong palpitations
- Uncertain chest complaints
- Choking, difficulty breathing, swelling in the legs
- Dizziness, weakness, possible loss of consciousness
- High or low blood pressure
Don't wait for symptoms to worsen, act early and seek professional help!
About the services
First test
The cardiological examination usually starts with a conversation, where the patient explains his or her complaints and the doctor asks about risk factors and lifestyle. Any previous illnesses, hospitalisations and medications currently being taken are discussed. The doctor will then examine the patient, listening to his or her heart, lungs and neck blood vessels. This is followed by an ECG scan and an echocardiogram.
To assess the condition of the heart, an ultrasound scan is essential to accurately determine the size and function of the heart cavities, the pumping function of the heart, the condition of the heart valves, the thickness and integrity of the heart walls, and the degree of elasticity or stiffness of the heart muscle.
At the end of the first examination, the doctor will summarise the abnormalities seen and recommend therapy if necessary. At this time, further tests will be ordered if necessary.
ECG
Cardiac ultrasound
Cardiac ultrasound is one of the most informative non-invasive and painless imaging modalities that allows visualisation of the heart and the large vessels in the chest. It can provide important information about the condition and size of the heart cavities, the thickness of the myocardium, the presence of abnormal wall motion abnormalities and the pumping function of the heart. This is particularly useful in the detection and screening of coronary artery disease and various myocardial diseases.
The colour Doppler technique can be used to accurately assess heart valve insufficiencies and to check the direction and speed of blood flow in the heart cavities. This technique is the first choice for detecting and assessing the severity of valve diseases and certain congenital heart defects underlying heart ruptures.
How the test works:
During a 15-20 minute examination by a cardiologist, the patient lies on the left side of the examination bed, with the cardiologist sitting behind the patient. The ultrasound waves reflected from the thoracic organs are recorded by the scanning head, so that the structures of the heart and the large vessels of the chest can be seen on the screen.
The scan is completely painless, causes no radiation exposure and can be repeated an unlimited number of times, making it an excellent tool for both monitoring and detecting cardiological pathologies.
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