PRIVATE ECHOCARDIOGRAM LONDON | HEART SCAN
Price: £490
Duration: 20-30 Minutes
All Heart Tests in One Day
State-of-the-Art Diagnostics
Wide-Range Of Cardiac Expertise
WHAT IS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM?
An echocardiogram, often called an echo or heart ultrasound, is a painless scan that uses sound waves to create live, moving pictures of your heart. It shows the size of your heart chambers, how strongly the muscle pumps, how your four heart valves open and close, and how blood flows through the heart.
The most common type is a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) in which a small probe with gel is moved across your chest to analyse the heart’s structure, function, and blood flow to detect any abnormalities. There is no radiations involved and no recovery time is needed.
Consultant-Led, Same-Day Private Echocardiogram in London
Patients can book a private heart echo with Dr Lo Monaco, a GMC-registered consultant cardiologist, specialised in cardiac imaging and scans. Same-day Echocardiogram appointments are available, with expert review and interpretation of results within 24 hours.
What to Expect in Your PRIVATE ECHOCARDIOGRAM?
Preparing For Your Echocardiogram
You can book your private echo as a self-pay patient or through a referral. Usually, there are no specific fasting requirements, and you don’t need to stop your medicine unless your doctor advises it. Make sure to inform your doctor about all medicines you take, even those without a prescription. Wear loose and comfortable clothes. The test carries no radiation, so it’s safe to have it even if you’re pregnant. Our team will explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have.
During Your Echocardiogram
For an echo scan, you will be asked to remove your clothing from the waist up. Your echocardiographer will place three sticky sensors (electrodes) on your chest and connect them to a monitor that tracks your heart’s electrical rhythm. You will be asked to lie on your left side on the examination couch.
The sonographer will move a hand-held transducer (with a small amount of gel) over different areas of your chest. The gel helps the sound waves travel clearly and won’t irritate your skin. The probe sends high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different heart structures, creating a live, moving image on the screen.
You may hear soft whooshing sounds during parts of the test; this is completely normal.
You may also be asked to shift position a few times, or briefly hold your breath to capture clear images from different angles. The whole echocardiography procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes.
After Your Echocardiogram
Your echocardiography report is usually available on the same day as your appointment. Dr Francesco Lo Monaco will analyse your echo results and explain the findings. You can discuss your concerns and queries during your consultation. Dr Lo Monaco will discuss any requirement for further tests, medications, or procedures, depending on your echo results.
Why You MIGHT NEED A PRIVATE HEART SCAN?
You might need an echocardiogram if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Breahlessness – during exercise, climbing stairs, lying flat or waking at night short of breath.
- Mild chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
- Heart palpitations – a fluttering, pounding, skipped or irregular heartbeat.
- Persistent, unexplained fatigue or a noticeable reduction in your usual exercise tolerance.
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, particularly when symptoms occur during physical activity.
- Swelling in the ankles and feet, and especially when a heart-related cause is suspected.
TYPES OF ECHOCARDIOGRAMS
Stress Echo
Stress Echocardiograms evaluate how your heart functions under physical stress. It is especially useful for detecting coronary artery disease or restricted blood flow that may not be visible at rest.
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)
A TOE scan provides clear visuals of heart valves and chambers using a probe that is passed gently down the throat.
Foetal Echocardiogram
This test examines the fetal heart to identify structural or rhythm abnormalities, ensuring timely monitoring and treatment if needed.
Bubble Echo
A Bubble Echocardiogram uses imaging ultrasound and sterile saline with microbubble contrast to precisely detect a hole in the heart or any blood flow abnormalities.
Contrast Echocardiogram
This heart echo scan involves injecting a contrast agent into the bloodstream to enhance echocardiographic resolution and detect subtle abnormalities more accurately.
WHAT CAN AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM TEST DETECT?
A heart echo helps doctors identify structural and functional abnormalities in the heart. It analyses how blood flows through the heart and provides an assessment of its pumping efficiency. Early diagnosis can prevent disease progression and complications. A private heart echo test can help detect:
What an Echocardiography Doesn’t Replace?
An echocardiogram does not directly detect blocked arteries or intermittent heart rhythm problems. For long-term heart rhythm monitoring, a Holter Monitor can be the preferred choice. Please remember, an echo scan doesn’t replace an urgent emergency for active chest pain.
How Much Does a PRIVATE Echocardiogram Cost IN LONDON?
Our standard transthoracic echocardiogram costs £490, that includes full scan, a face-to-face consultation with Dr Lo Monaco, and a written report within 24 hours. Specialist scans, such as a stress echocardiogram or transoesophageal echo (TOE), are priced differently. Our team will confirm the exact cost before your appointment.
YOUR ECHO TEST REPORT AND RESULTS
Once your echocardiogram is complete, Dr Lo Monaco carefully reviews the recorded images and prepares a detailed report on the heart’s structure and function. It may include an assessment of the heart chambers, pumping function, heart valves, and blood flow. Dr Lo Monaco can then discuss your results with you, explaining what the findings mean in reference to your symptoms, medical history, and overall heart health. If further tests, monitoring, or treatment are recommended, these can be discussed as part of your ongoing care.
Conveniently Pay for Your Private ECHOCARDIOGRAM IN LONDON
Self-Pay Patients
Patients who prefer to pay directly can book appointments without insurance. We offer various self-pay options for initial & follow-up consultations and diagnostic tests, including pay-as-you-go, debit or credit card payments, and PayPal.
Insured Patients
If you have private medical insurance, consultations and tests can be covered depending on your policy. We work with most major UK insurance providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
Book Your Private Echocardiogram IN LONDON
Get fast access to specialist-led echocardiography with Dr Francesco Lo Monaco in London, Richmond, and nearby areas. Same-day appointments are available, with online consultations offered to patients across the UK.
