A quick look at your heartbeat.
An ECG records the electrical activity of your heart. It is quick, non-invasive and done here at the surgery. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Good to know before you book.
Quick and non-invasive
Small stickers are placed on your chest, arms and legs, and the recording takes a few minutes.
Wear a top that is easy to remove.
Book an appointment (opens HotDoc in a new tab)What it shows
Heart rhythm, rate and some signs of heart strain or past damage.
A normal ECG does not rule out every heart problem.
About the testChest pain now?
Do not wait for an ECG appointment. Call 000.
Chest pain needs urgent assessment.
Call 000Bulk billed consultations
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
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Find the care that fits.
Choose a topic to see what is involved, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Reading your heart.
An ECG can show the rate and rhythm of your heart, problems such as atrial fibrillation, and some signs of heart strain or a previous heart attack. Your GP may order one for palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness, a check-up, or before some medicines or procedures.
A normal ECG does not rule out every heart problem, so your GP will look at it alongside your symptoms.
- Book an appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Chest pain is never one to wait on. Call 000 for chest pain, pressure or tightness, especially with sweating or breathlessness.
Do I need to prepare?
No special preparation. Avoid oily creams on your chest on the day.
When will I get the result?
Your GP will often go through it at the same appointment.
What happens next.
Depending on the result and your symptoms, your GP may suggest blood tests, a heart monitor, an exercise test or a referral to a cardiologist.
Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and smoking helps protect your heart.
- Book an appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Will I need to see a cardiologist?
Only if your GP thinks it is needed. They will explain why.
Is a heart health check different?
Yes. A heart health check looks at your overall risk. Your GP may combine them.
The numbers worth knowing.
Key facts about screening and care, at a glance.
What is due at your age?
Australia's screening programs start at different ages and run on different timeframes. Move the slider to see what generally applies.
40years
General information about Australian programs, not a personal plan. Talk it through with your GP.
Everyone involved, around you.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
Your GPs.
Any of our GPs can help. These GPs list related areas among their interests. All are bulk billing GPs for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Chronic disease including diabetes and heart health, asthma and COPD, and healthy ageing.
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Make the most of your appointment.
A little preparation gives you and your GP more time for what matters to you.
What to bring
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What your care will cost.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
Bulk billed
GP consultations
GP consultations for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Fee may apply
Some items and procedures
Some consumables, devices and privately purchased items. Reception will tell you first.
Set by the provider
Other providers
Pathology, imaging, allied health and specialists set their own fees.
If things change between visits.
- Getting worse?(02) 6543 8424Call reception and tell them things have changed, so you can be seen at the right time.
- When we are closed1800 022 222healthdirect, for health advice any time of day or night. Poisons Information Centre is on 13 11 26.
- In an emergency000Chest pain, pressure or tightness, especially with sweating, breathlessness or pain spreading to the arm, neck or jaw. The nearest emergency departments are at Muswellbrook and Scone hospitals.
Signs that need urgent help
- Chest pain, pressure or tightness, especially with sweating, breathlessness or pain spreading to the arm, neck or jaw
- Fainting, or a very fast or irregular heartbeat with dizziness
- Sudden breathlessness
- Signs of stroke: face drooping, arm weakness or speech difficulty
Is it bulk billed?
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
Does an ECG hurt?
No. It is a painless recording using stickers on the skin.
How long does it take?
The recording takes a few minutes.
Is it bulk billed?
Yes, for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Aberdeen Surgery is currently accepting new patients. Book online any hour through HotDoc or call (02) 6543 8424.
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This page is general health information. It is not advice about your own situation and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. In an emergency, call 000.
ECG, close to home.
Book online any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.