Cardiac
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects one in six Australians. It is the nation’s most common cause of death, killing one person every 12 minutes. Each year around 55,000 Australians suffer a heart attack. Risk factors for CVD include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor nutrition, being overweight/obese and physical inactivity. An alarming 25% of Australians have three or more risk factors for CVD, and 90% have at least one risk factor.
At PRP, we are committed to investing in cardiac imaging technologies across our clinics, reflecting our commitment to the fight against cardiovascular disease.
Cardiac Services available at PRP Clinics
Blood Pressure Monitor
- Detects and records blood pressure over 24 hours
- Takes approximately 20 minutes to fit the monitor
CT Calcium Score
- Allows us to estimate your risk of heart attack/stroke
- No caffeine from midnight
- Takes around 15 minutes
CT Coronary Angiography
- Images the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart
- No caffeine for 8 hours prior, Fast 2 hours prior
- The scan will take 1-2 hours
Echocardiography
- Assesses the structure and function of the heart
- Takes approximately 30 minutes
Event Monitor
- Records your heart rate and rhythm
- Fitting takes approximately 20 minutes
Exercise Stress Test
- Assesses your heart under stress
- Takes approximately 30 minutes
Holter Monitor
- Records heart rate and rhythm continuously
- Fitting takes approximately 20 minutes
Myocardial Perfusion Scan
- Identify areas of reduced blood flow in the heart
- Preparation Required
Stress Echo
- Assesses your heart under stress
- Combines an ultrasound with an exercise stress test
What Our Patients Say About PRP
I would not go anywhere else for Diagnostic imaging. All staff from reception to radiographers are excellent, friendly and very caring. Thank you all for doing a wonderful job.