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Long-Term External Cardiac Monitoring

Palpitations, dizziness, atrial fibrillation, Apple Watch, KardiaMobile, Cardiomemo, or extended Holter monitoring: several technologies are now available to monitor the heart’s electrical activity over extended periods. Learn how these different external cardiac monitoring systems work, their advantages, limitations, and their role in diagnosing heart rhythm disorders.

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icardio 10/06/2026
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Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Cardiac MRI)

Stress cardiac MRI is a precise imaging test that evaluates how the heart functions when stimulated to simulate physical effort. It helps detect signs of reduced blood supply to the heart muscle. Safe and carefully supervised, it complements the assessment of coronary artery disease.

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icardio 03/05/2026
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Resting Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Cardiac MRI)

A resting cardiac MRI is a precise imaging test used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart without using radiation. It is well tolerated and helps diagnose several heart conditions. The results are sent to the physician who ordered the test for follow-up discussion.

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icardio 02/05/2026
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Calcium Score (Cardiac CT Scan)

This cardiac scan, done without contrast injection, measures calcium in the heart’s arteries. It’s simple, quick, and requires no preparation. It helps estimate the risk of heart attack or angina over the next 5 to 10 years and can guide further testing if needed.

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icardio 11/05/2025
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Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

L’Échographie Transœsophagienne (ETO) est particulièrement efficace pour observer l’intérieur de l’oreillette gauche, du ventricule gauche ainsi que des valves cardiaques. Grâce à cette technique, les images obtenues sont plus détaillées, permettant de mieux détecter d’éventuelles anomalies qui pourraient être difficiles à visualiser avec une échographie standard réalisée à travers la paroi thoracique.

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icardio 23/02/2025
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Coronarography

A coronary angiography allows the doctor to visualize the arteries of the heart, known as the coronary arteries. It makes it possible to detect obstructions, such as atheromatous plaques, in these vessels.

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icardio 10/08/2024
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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography

Dobutamine stress echocardiography helps to indirectly determine if there are significant obstructions in the coronary arteries.

The test is performed using a medication, dobutamine, to stimulate the heart instead of using a treadmill, and a cardiac ultrasound to observe how the heart’s contraction responds to the simulated stress.

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icardio 17/07/2024
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ABPM

The abbreviation ABPM stands for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. It is a test where a blood pressure cuff (called tensiometer) is attached to the arm to record blood pressure over a 24-hour period.

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icardio 04/07/2024
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The myocardial scintigraphy with persantine

Persantine myocardial scintigraphy, also known as “MIBI persantine” or “MIBI dipyridamole,” is a nuclear medicine imaging test.
It helps to indirectly determine if there are significant blockages in the coronary arteries.
The test is performed using a radioactive tracer that ‘follows the path’ of oxygen in the heart muscle.

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icardio 03/07/2024
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Treadmill Stress Echocardiography

Treadmill Stress Echocardiography helps to indirectly determine if there are significant obstructions in the coronary arteries. The test is performed using a treadmill and a cardiac ultrasound to see how the heart’s contraction reacts to effort.

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icardio 09/06/2024