Private ECG (heart tracing) Belfast

We provide a 12-lead private ECG ( heart tracing) service for:

• anyone who feels generally well,

• has a family history of an enlarged heart

• is an athlete and an ECG is required for training

• for work or travel abroad.

If you have chest pain, feel short of breath or unwell we recommend going to Accident and Emergency .

1. Before the ECG is performed you must book a video or telephone appointment with one of our doctors.

2. If your symptoms indicate heart disease or something else such as a blood clot to the lung or a chest infection our doctor will ask to see you for a face to face appointment for a physical examination, usually that day.

   Or, the doctor may feel that you should attend A and E; they will provide a referral letter for you.

3. If an ECG is the best investigation for you the doctor will book you in for this. If they feel you need to be examined they book you in for a in-clinic GP appointment.

Why do I need to see the doctor first before having an ECG?

A doctor needs to assess your symptoms and reason for requesting an ECG. It may be that you actually need to come int o see us for a physical examiantion firt, or the doctor may decide you must attend A and E for urgent assessment.

It is much safer to discuss your symptoms with our doctor first. Then they can arrange the ECG for you if this is what is needed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does an ECG work?

A private ECG (Electro Cardio Graph) measures the electrical activity in the heart and can pick up irregular heart beats such as atrial fibrillation and many other things. 

Sensors attached to the skin are used to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats. These signals are recorded by a machine and then analysed.

Who administers ECG heart tracing in Vitalis Health?

Private ECGs are carried out by our experienced phlebotomist Tina Fegan in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre. Read more about Tina HERE. 

Your private ECG will be carried out by Tina however your results will be analysed by one of our GPs who will contact you directly if there is any need for further consultation.

How do I prepare for my ECG?

We recommended not using body moisturiser the day of your ECG as this can make it harder for the leads to stay in place on your skin. For women, we suggest that you do not wear a bra to your appointment also, as you will have to take this off during the procedure.

Is an ECG painful?

It is not painful and you will not feel any kind of electrical shock.

Where can I get an ECG or heart tracing service near me?

Vitalis offers a comprehensive private cardiology service in our clinic in the heart of Belfast city centre. We offer ECGs heart tracing as well as Healthy Heart Check up which includes blood tests, ECG, cholesterol check and urinalysis.

Vitalis offers same day and next day appointments in Belfast City Centre.

How much does a private ECG appointment or heart tracing cost?

In our Belfast clinic in Northern Ireland we charge £85 for private ECG / heart tracing.