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ECG heart tests in Warwick QLD. ECG,a quick look at your heart.
Electrocardiograms in the clinic to check your heart rhythm, as part of assessment for palpitations, heart risk and before some treatments. For chest pain now, call 000.
Results reviewed by your GP
Bulk billed consults for eligible patients
Why your GP may suggest an ECG.
Choose a reason to learn more.
Palpitations
An ECG can show the heart’s rhythm and help identify some rhythm problems. If symptoms come and go, a longer heart monitor may be arranged.
What it involves
- Note when symptoms happen
Billing: Ask reception about any cost.
Chest discomfort
For chest symptoms that are not sudden or severe, an ECG is part of the assessment. For chest pain now, call 000.
What it involves
- Call 000 for severe or sudden chest pain
Billing: Ask reception about any cost.
Blood pressure and heart risk
An ECG can show signs of strain on the heart in people with high blood pressure or other risk factors.
What it involves
- Often part of a chronic disease review
Billing: Ask reception about any cost.
Before treatment
Some medicines and procedures need a baseline ECG beforehand, or monitoring over time.
What it involves
- Your GP will explain why
Billing: Ask reception about any cost.
What happens during an ECG.
A snapshot in time
An ECG records your heart over a few seconds. If symptoms come and go, your GP may arrange a monitor worn for 24 hours or longer.
You lie on a bed and expose your chest, wrists and ankles. Wear a top that is easy to remove.
Ten small sticky pads are placed on your chest, arms and legs.
You lie still and breathe normally for a few seconds while the tracing is recorded. It does not hurt.
Your GP reviews the tracing and explains the result and any next steps.
Ready when you are
Book a heart check.
Book online with HotDoc in under a minute, any time, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Bulk billed GP consults for eligible patientsFemale and male GPsNew patients welcome
Before your ECG.
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Skip body lotion
Creams can stop the pads sticking.
Bring your medicines
A list helps your GP interpret the result.
Describe symptoms
When they happen, how long, and what you were doing.
Good to know.
More detail on common questions. Open a topic to read more.
If symptoms come and go, a portable monitor worn for 24 hours or longer may be arranged.
Some rhythm changes, such as extra beats, are common and harmless. Others need treatment.
An irregular heart rhythm that increases stroke risk. It is often picked up on an ECG.
Your GP can advise on safe activity if you have a heart condition.
Chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting or signs of stroke need emergency care. Call 000.
When to book.
Book an appointment if any of these apply to you.
- You have palpitations or a racing heart
- You feel faint or dizzy at times
- Your GP has asked for an ECG
- You need an ECG before a medicine or procedure
- You have high blood pressure or heart risk factors
- You would like a Heart Health Check
Book your appointment
Book a heart check.
Choose your GP and a time that suits on HotDoc, or call reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
Book onlineOr call (07) 4527 1070In an emergency, call 000.
GPs who offer ECGs.
Choose a GP to see what they offer, then book directly. You can see any of our GPs for a general consult.
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Dr Rabab Askari
MBBS, MRGP (Int’l South Asia), MRCP (UK Part I and II)
Offers
ECG
Languages: English, Urdu
Dr Sanjay Kumar
MBBS, MRCGP [INT] South Asia
Offers
ECG
Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi
What it costs.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Ask reception about any cost for the ECG before your appointment.
ECG questions, answered.
No. The sticky pads only record electrical signals. Removing them may feel like peeling off a plaster.
The recording takes a few seconds. Allow a few minutes in total.
Wear easy clothing and avoid body lotion on your chest.
No. It is a snapshot. Your GP may arrange other tests depending on your symptoms.
Call 000. Do not wait for an appointment.
This page provides general information only and does not replace advice from your GP. In an emergency, call 000. For chest pain, call 000.
Look after your heart.
Book online in a minute, or call reception on (07) 4527 1070. GP consults are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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