ECG and heart monitoring in Bristol

Have you been asked to have a routine ECG by a medical professional the waiting list for an ECG is too long or you are unable to get an appointment? Perhaps in preparation to start a new medication. Then our routine ECG service in Bristol is just for you. 

Please note: if you are experiencing chest pain and believe it is cardiac-related, go to A&E immediately. The Independent Nurse does not offer an emergency service. 

An electrocardiogram (ECG) records the rhythm, rate and electrical activity of your heart and can be used to detect heart problems like heart attack, arrhythmia, structural abnormalities and coronary heart disease. 

• Arrhythmia — an irregular heartbeat e.g. too fast, too slow or missed beats.
• Heart attack - if you’re having a heart attack or your heart has been damaged by a previous heart attack.
• Structural abnormalities – e.g. enlarged heart chambers, an enlarged heart wall and heart defects.
• Coronary heart disease or angina — where the blood supply to your heart is reduced by a build-up of fatty substances in the blood vessels.

You don’t need to worry about attending busy hospital clinics or have to wait for an appointment. Instead, our trained and registered nurses provide a quick and efficient service. A paper copy of your ECG print out is given to you at the appointment, followed by a PDF of your ECG by email.

Our Bristol ECG services are available in our Southmead clinic. At the start of your appointment, our nurse will ask you a series of questions relating to your health, medication and the reason you have chosen to have an ECG. 

Making sure you’re comfortable, the nurse will then place the ECG sensors on your chest, wrist and ankles. Sometimes we may need to shave any hair with a razor to enable better contact with the equipment. Our nurse will check with you before they do this. You will need to remove your clothes from the upper body, but you will be given a blanket to cover up. 

The sensors will record electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats to look at your heart’s rate, rhythm and electrical activity. You'll need to breathe normally and lie still. It is therefore important to make sure you feel comfortable and warm, as moving or shivering could affect your results. Once your practitioner has got a good recording, they’ll remove the electrodes from your body.

The machine will print a record of your heartbeat onto a paper document, which will be scanned and sent to our partner senior paramedic for interpretation (the interpretation is emailed within 24-48 hours). Once your electrocardiogram is complete, you can return to your normal activities.

This is not a diagnostic service. Whilst an interpretation will be provided, this is not to replace the oversight of a doctor who can diagnose and treat any issues, looking at the whole picture (An ECG alone is not a diagnostic tool). 

In Clinic | 30 mins | £90.00