Diagnostic or assessment studies are often carried out in healthy persons or those with a heart problem.  This department plays an important role in the prevention, assessment, follow-up and main diagnosis of coronary heart diseases.  The studies currently conducted are:

• Electrocardiogram
• Pacemaker analysis
• Cardiovascular preventive programs with basic imaging and laboratory testing for the cardiovascular stratification of coronary risk
• Stress testing (walker) or bicycle
• Holter placement (24-48 hour electrocardiographic readings) for detecting arrhythmias and coronary problems
• Ambulatory pressure monitoring
• Inclination tests or of the inclined table for determining syncope (fainting)
• Transthoracic, transesophageal, effort and pharmacological echocardiography