Stress Echocardiogram

A stress echocardiogram, also known as a stress echo, is a test to determine how well your heart and blood vessels are working. Please contact us for pricing.

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What is a Stress Echocardiogram?

A stress echocardiogram, also known as a stress echo, is a test to determine how well your heart and blood vessels are working.

Your physiologist will record your blood pressure and heart rhythm before you start your test. A resting echocardiogram will be done.
During the test you will be exercising on a bike while monitoring your blood pressure and heart rhythm. It may be that dobutamine is used to increase your heart rate.

When your heart rate reaches peak levels, ultrasound images will be taken of your heart to determine whether your heart muscles are getting enough blood and oxygen when exercising.

Why do I need a Stress Echocardiogram?

Your consultant may order you a stress echo if you have experienced any chest pains relating to potential coronary artery disease or a heart attack.

If you are in cardiac rehabilitation, the test will be able to show your consultant how much exercise you can safely tolerate. It can also show how well any heart medication or treatments are working.

Risks with a Stress Echocardiogram

This non-invasive test is safe, but whilst rare, complications that can occur include:

  • An abnormal heart rhythm
  • Dizziness
  • Allergy to any contrast agent given

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Average time of test

Up to 1 hour

Any prep needed?

No but please bring suitable clothing and footwe...

Post-test recovery?

None needed

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Fixed Price Package

For peace of mind, this service or treatment is available for an all-inclusive fixed price package.

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Same Day Availability

We usually have same-day appointments available for this service. Please call us to book.

Stress Echocardiogram (DSE) Specialists

The consultants at OneWelbeck Heart Health have been assembled based on their hard-earned international reputations and expertise. Together, they cover the major London teaching hospitals and leading cardiac services, making up the largest independent cardiology group in the UK.

Earliest availability 21 Nov
Bookings are avaliable

Dr Aaisha Opel

Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Rhythm Disturbances including Atrial Fibrillation, Pacing and Syncope, Breathlessness, Long COVID, Palpitations, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Dizziness, Chest Pain, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Disorders, Pacemakers, Syncope, Arrhythmias.

Earliest availability 25 Nov
Bookings are avaliable

Professor Jamil Mayet

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Breathlessness, Cardiovascular CT Scans, Cardiac CT, Cardiac Imaging, Cardiology, Chest Pain, Hypertension, Palpitations.

Earliest availability 29 Nov
Bookings are avaliable

Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiology, Hypertension, Breathlessness, Cardiac CT, Heart Health.

Professor Riyaz Patel

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Breathlessness, Palpitations, Preventative Cardiology, Cardiovascular Genetics, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Cholesterol Disorders, Blood Pressure, Cardiac CT Angiography, Stress Echocardiography, Cardiology.

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco

Consultant Clinical Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac Imaging, Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Hypertension, Management of heart failure and advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiography, Chest Pain, Breathlessness, Arrhythmias, Transthoracic, Heart Health.