Clane Cardiology is a Consultant led full Cardiology service.
We accept GP referral for specific tests, i.e. ECG, Stress Testing, Echocardiography, 24 hour monitoring, as well as a full Consultation Service.
Dr. David P. Moore- link HERE for some more information about your Consultant.
ECG
12 lead ECG
Indications: chest discomfort, arrhythmia, insurance requirements, pilot’s licence applications, pre-employment medicals etc…
CONSULTATION
Comprehensive consultation with access to same day non-invasive diagnostic testing for all cardiology issues.
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Indication: investigation of murmur, breathlessness, exertional syncope, pre-syncope (fainting, dizziness).
Evaluation of right and left valve function.
Investigation of cardiomyopathy.
Echocardiography is available to patients age 14 and over.
TRANSOESOPHEGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY- (please note that this test is carried out in the Hermitage Medical Centre)
T.O.E is available at the Hermitage Medical Clinic for investigation of cryptogenic stroke and complex structural cardiac problems.
EXERCISE STRESS TESTING
Indications: exertional chest pain. Suspected ischaemic heart disease.
Where a patient tests positive for cardiac ischaemia – ( restricted blood flow, due to a blockage or obstruction ) automatic same day consultation with Dr. Moore will follow.
The patient will be counselled about the implications of their result.
Where indicated arrangements can be made for urgent diagnostic coronary angiography etc…
24/48Hr Holter (Heart Rhythm) Monitoring
Indications, arrhythmia (unusual, skipped or forceful heartbeats) , dizziness, syncope
Investigation of suspected rhythm abnormalities
Twenty four hour blood pressure monitoring
Indications: hypertension (high blood pressure) Patients are often referred for twenty four hour blood pressure monitoring to outrule so called “white coat syndrome” ( high surgery BP readings)
PRICES:
- ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY- €175 **
- ECG - €40
- EXERCISE STRESS TESTING - €180
- 24 Hr Holter monitoring - €150
- 48 Hr Holter Monitor - €250
- 24 Hr Blood pressure Monitoring – €150
** Echocardiography is covered at Clane Cardiology by VHI, Quinn Healthcare, AVIVA, ESB, GMA, POMA subject to member’s individual policy terms.
Non-insured test prices are quoted; where full cardiac work up is required price packages can be tailored to suit individual requirements.
Clane Cardiology subscribes to the Clickatell patient texting service.
DID YOU KNOW??
Medical costs can be offset against income tax.
The current refund rate set in the 2008 Budget is 20%.
Med 1 claim forms are available on request.