Comprehensive heart health check-up
Full heart health check with echocardiography
Personalised heart health check with echocardiography and exercise stress test
Our cardiologists provide recommendations and assessments only after a thorough examination of the heart and evaluation of cardiac function. Therefore, a comprehensive overview requires both diagnostic tests and blood analyses.
What does a heart health check-up include?
The health check-up takes place in two parts so that blood test results are available during the nurse and doctor visits.
At least 2 working days before the appointment:
- Blood tests – analyses that provide information about indicators affecting heart health: complete blood count, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL, ALT, AST, sodium, potassium, calcium, and TSH.
- Blood samples can be taken at all Synlab service points.
On the day of the appointment:
Nurse consultation:
- Initial measurements and mapping of symptoms to assess health risks
- Electrocardiography (ECG) – measurement of the heart’s electrical activity to evaluate heart rhythm and detect abnormalities
Doctor’s consultation:
- Full echocardiography – a comprehensive ultrasound examination to assess the structure of the heart, valve function, and pumping capacity in real time. This is a painless and safe method that helps diagnose problems related to heart valves, heart walls, and overall cardiac function.
- Exercise stress test (if a stress test package is selected) – assessment of heart function during gradually increasing physical load, monitoring heart rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption to detect early signs of heart problems.
- Doctor’s consultation and summary – based on the results, the doctor provides a detailed overview of heart health and, if necessary, creates an action plan to maintain health.
When is it worth coming for a heart health check-up?
- If you want a comprehensive preventive heart check to maintain health and mobility
- If you experience chest pain, pressure, or tightness affecting daily life
- If you have shortness of breath or fatigue even during light physical activity
- If you experience palpitations, irregular heartbeat, or recurrent dizziness
- If you have risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, or overweight
- If there is a family history of heart disease
Recommendation: The need for a stress test can be assessed during the appointment, and it can also be added later if necessary. It is advisable to select a stress test immediately if heart-related symptoms such as discomfort, palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain occur mainly during physical exertion or movement.