Echocardiogram

12-lead ECG done at the clinic and reported by the cardiologist during the same visit. It takes about five minutes and is painless. An ECG can show a current or old heart attack, abnormal rhythms, heart block and thickening of the heart muscle. It is usually the first test for chest pain, palpitations or breathlessness, and is also used to monitor the effect of heart medicines. Fee: ₹300 (reported by the cardiologist the same evening).

A small recorder worn for 24 to 48 hours that records the heart rhythm during normal daily activity. It is used only when the cardiologist needs a longer rhythm recording after seeing you in clinic. Please note: Holter monitoring is prescribed only after a consultation with the cardiologist and is not booked as a stand-alone test. The recording is arranged through a partner diagnostic provider, and the cardiologist reviews the report with you.

A blood test done at the clinic, with the result available in minutes. NT-proBNP rises when the heart is under strain. It helps confirm or rule out heart failure as the cause of breathlessness or swelling, and during follow-up it helps the cardiologist adjust heart failure medicines. Fee: ₹1,000 (result in minutes).