Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that provides moving pictures and provides information on the structure and function of the heart. An echocardiogram can help diagnose and monitor certain heart conditions by checking the structure of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, analysing how blood flows through them and assessing the pumping chambers of the heart.

Referral is required.
Total cost is €230. Payable on day.
Please check your insurance with code 5108

Holter monitor

A Holter monitor is a small device which is used to track your heart rhythm. Your Consultant may ask you to wear this for one to two days. During this time, the monitor will record each of your heartbeats.

A Holter monitor is often used when your Consultant feels that more information than that from other tests such as and ECG is needed. The information collected by the Holter monitor can help your Consultant determine if you have an irregular heartbeat.

Referral is required.
Total cost is €120

Stress test

A stress test, sometimes called an exercise stress test, allows your Cardiologist to monitor your heart’s activity during a period of physical activity. Exercise increases your heart rate meaning that an exercise stress test can reveal problems with blood flow within your heart that might otherwise be difficult to detect.

Your stress test at the Mayo Medical centre will involve you walking on a treadmill while your blood pressure, heart rhythm and breathing are monitored.

CARDIOLOGIST HAS TO BE PRESENT FOR THIS TEST.
Referral is required.
Cost is €145

ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test used to check your heart’s rhythm, and electrical activity. Sensors attached to the skin detect electrical signals each time your heart beats. These are recorded and your Cardiologist will examine these to see if there are any unusual patterns.
ECGs are often used alongside other tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of heart conditions.

Referral is required.
Cost is €50

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the term used to describe the strength with which your blood pushes the sides of your arteries as it is pumped throughout your body. Your Consultant may recommend 24-hour or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. This is where you will wear a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours and your blood pressure will be checked every 30 minutes or so. This gives your Consultant a clear picture of how your blood pressure changes over the course of a day.

Referral is required
Cost is €60

Invasive surgery

All invasive surgery such as Angiography and Cardioversions is carried out in the catheterization laboratory (CATH Lab) Bons Secours Hospital in Galway.

CHECK YOUR COVER CODE WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
Angiogram – 5109
Cardioversion – 5108
Loop insertion – 5053
Pacemaker – 5073
Cardiac MRI – 7049
CT Angio – 6222
CT Calcium – 3206

Health insurance DO not cover holter, BP monitors, EST. Echocardiogram (code 5108), it is up to each individual to check and see if covered.