What does it mean if your heart tests are normal?
Dr Ravi Assomull, a Private Cardiologist in London, explains what normal heart test results mean. In this video, he highlights how reassurance is combined with an integrative cardiology approach focused on long-term prevention.
Learn more about Our services or book a consultation with Dr Assomull – no GP referral needed, appointments typically within one working day.
Transcript
If the tests that we've organised for you are normal, then I think we can take a great deal of encouragement that actually you are in a good space in terms of the risk to you from your symptoms. Normally the tests we organise will reassure both you and me that the symptoms pose no risk to you. And then it's a case of trying to get on top of the symptoms with either reassurance or medications.
But more importantly, we need to think about your overall health for not just the next few years, but the next few decades. And whilst this single snapshot of normal tests can reassure you, my approach is to counsel you on how to keep your heart healthy for the next few decades. And that really taps into my role as an integrative cardiologist where we focus on lifestyle, specifically sleep, exercise and nutrition.
More on tests
00:58
Can you live normally with a 24-hour blood pressure monitor?
00:59
Cardiac MRI vs Echocardiogram: which heart scan do you need?
00:33
Can a chest X-ray help diagnose heart symptoms?
01:23
CT coronary angiogram vs invasive angiogram: what is the difference?
00:54
Do you need to fast before heart-related blood tests?
00:40
How do you know which heart test you actually need?