Tests

The diagnostic tests performed at the practice, with information on the preparation, duration and procedure of each one. None of the tests listed uses radiation.

Cardiology

Performed by the practice’s cardiologists.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)Resting 12-lead ECG.At the practiceAlso at homeColour Doppler echocardiographyStructure and function of the heart, without radiation.At the practiceAlso at homeHolter ECG monitoring, 24 hours to 7 daysAlso with a wireless 7-day device you can shower with.At the practice24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoringBlood pressure during the day and at night.At the practice

Vascular diagnostics

Performed by Dr. Silvia Romagnoli and Dr. Giovanni Calì.

Carotid and vertebral colour Doppler ultrasoundCarotid and vertebral arteries.At the practiceVenous and arterial colour Doppler ultrasound of the limbsLegs and arms: varicose veins, thrombosis, artery disease.At the practiceAlso at homeTranscranial DopplerBlood flow in the cerebral arteries, without microbubbles.At the practice

Ultrasound

Performed by Dr. Gianguido Montagnolo.

Abdominal and bowel ultrasoundLiver, gallbladder, kidneys, aorta and bowel.At the practiceAlso at homeThyroid and neck ultrasoundThyroid, salivary glands and lymph nodes.At the practiceBreast ultrasoundBreast and axillary lymph nodes, complementing mammography.At the practiceUrogenital and pelvic ultrasoundKidneys, bladder, prostate, scrotum and pelvic organs.At the practiceMusculoskeletal and soft tissue ultrasoundTendons, muscles and lumps under the skin.At the practiceUltrasound-guided biopsyTargeted sampling of nodules for diagnosis.At the practice

Other tests

Blood testsBlood sampling at the practice on Monday mornings, or at home.At the practiceAlso at home Optical coherence tomography (OCT)Retina and optic nerve, with the practice’s consultant ophthalmologist.At the practice