Non-invasive cardiology uses scans and recordings that look at the heart without entering the body. These tests find disease early, show how well the heart works and help decide whether a catheter procedure or surgery is needed.

A cardiologist in Mumbai at Apex chooses the test according to the question being asked. A resting echocardiogram shows heart size, pumping and valves, while a stress test shows how the heart behaves during effort. Rhythm and blood pressure can be recorded over a day through wearable monitors.

Tests are generally painless and carry very low risk. Patients are told how to prepare, such as fasting or stopping certain medicines before a stress test, and the doctor reviews reports with them.

Non-invasive and imaging services include:

• Echocardiography (TTE and TEE): Ultrasound pictures of the heart through the cheswall or from the food pipe, providing clearer views of theof valves, clots and the back of the heart.
• Stress Echocardiography and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Tests that show whether effort reduces blood flow to parts of the heart, helping to detect hidden coronary artery disease.
• Cardiac CT Angiography and Cardiac MRI: Detailed scans of the coronary arteries, heart muscle and large vessels, used for blockages, scarring, inflammation and congenital abnormalities.
• Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Recording heart rhythm over 24 hours or longer and blood pressure through the day and night to find problems missed in clinic.