Cardiology consultation with ECG in Milan

• DurationAbout 30 minutes or as long as needed
• PreparationNone
• ReportAt the end of your appointment

How it works

1. Conversation. We discuss the reason for your visit, your symptoms, past illnesses, the medicines you take and any heart disease in the family.
2. Physical examination. Listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope, checking the pulses, measuring blood pressure and heart rate.
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG). A few adhesive electrodes on the chest, wrists and ankles record the electrical activity of the heart for a few seconds. It is quick and painless.
4. Conclusions. I explain what we found, whether further tests are needed and what to do next, including advice on lifestyle and treatment.

When it is useful

• You have chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness or fainting.
• You have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.
• There is heart disease in your family, especially at a young age.
• You want to take up strenuous exercise or you are over 40–50 and have never had a check-up.
• You already have a heart condition and need regular follow-up.

For advice on what to bring and how to prepare, see Your first visit.

Where I see patients and how to book

I see patients at my clinic in Via Giuseppe Balzaretti 28 and at the Policlinico di Milano – Clinica Mangiagalli. See the booking page to choose a location and arrange your appointment.

Consultations are available in English, Italian or Spanish. You do not need a referral from your GP.