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The Unihealth Southwoods Heart Station in Biñan, Laguna offers comprehensive diagnostic services that provides a complete view of your heart health. From monitoring basic heart electrical activity with a 12-Lead ECG Test and Holter Monitoring, to detailed heart structural imaging with 2D Echocardiogram and Fetal Echocardiogram, as well as blood flow assessment with 2D Echo with Doppler and Duplex Scans.
This holistic, data-driven approach can lead to more accurate diagnoses, leading the way to early detection & better treatment outcomes, and ultimately, to better health.
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SERVICES OFFERED
24-Hour Holter Monitoring
A continuous, 24-Hour Holter Monitoring test in the Philippines records and tracks your heart’s activity during daily routines, helping diagnose irregular heart rhythms and other cardiac conditions. While a 24-hour ABPM monitors your blood pressure, a 24-hour holter monitoring monitors your heart rhythm.
12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Adult and Pedia
An Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a medical test that records the electrical activity of your heart. Using a 12-lead ECG test, our specialists place small, sticky patches, called electrodes, connected by a wire to an ECG/EKG machine. These patches are placed on your chest, arms, and legs. It shows your heart rate and rhythm and detects issues like damage or irregular heartbeats.
Fetal Echocardiogram (Fetal Echo)
A Fetal Echocardiogram (Fetal Echo) is a specialized ultrasound performed during pregnancy to monitor a baby’s heart inside the mother’s womb. Fetal Echo is conducted to check for congenital heart defects, heart function and structure, and to prepare and plan for care before and after delivery if any issues are identified.
2D-Echo with Doppler Adult and Pedia
In addition to the normal function of a 2D Echo, adding Doppler allows your doctor to see how blood flows within your heart and blood vessels. A 2D Echo with Doppler can show the direction your blood is flowing and how fast it moves. This is essential to check for any leaky or narrow heart valves, abnormal blood flow patterns, holes between heart chambers, and the blood pressure within your heart and arteries.
2D Echocardiogram (2D Echo) Plain Adult
A 2D Echocardiogram uses sound waves to make moving, two-dimensional images of your heart, including its chambers, walls, and valves. If you’re looking for 2D echocardiogram in the Philippines, our heart station provides high-resolution imaging to check your heart’s size, shape, and function, and see any congenital defects, tumors, or potential damage. Patients specifically looking for 2D Echo’s price in Laguna will find our Heart Station offers high-value diagnostic accuracy right in the Southwoods area.
24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM)
For a definitive diagnosis of hypertension, we offer a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring service in the Philippines. This test measures your blood pressure continuously for a full 24-hour period, even during sleep. You will need to wear a portable cuff and a small device that takes blood pressure readings at certain times (ex. every 30 minutes or 1 hour). 24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitoring is done to accurately diagnose hypertension, identify “white coat”, “masked”, or “nocturnal” hypertension, and assess the effectiveness of your medication.
Carotid Duplex Scan
A Carotid Duplex Scan is an ultrasound test that examines the carotid arteries in your neck using sound waves. Your carotid arteries help supply blood to your brain and this test helps to check your blood flow, detect blockages or narrowing, and asses your risk of having a stroke. The Carotid Duplex Scan combines regular ultrasound with Doppler ultrasound for a better view of your blood flow.
Venous Duplex Scan
A Venous Duplex Scan is an ultrasound test that helps visualize your veins and evaluate the blood flow within them. Usually, this is done in the legs or ankles but can also be used to check for arm and neck veins. The Venous Duplex Scan helps detect any blood clots, check if the valves in the veins are functioning properly, and assess vein health before any procedure (ex. surgery)
Arterial and Venous Duplex Scan (Lower Extremities)
An Arterial and Venous Duplex Scan of the lower extremities is an ultrasound test that examines both arteries and veins in your legs. By examining both arteries and veins at the same time, your doctor can identify any blood circulation issues in your legs, including narrowed or blocked arteries and blood clots or faulty valves in your veins.
Treadmill Stress Test
How does your heart respond to physical exertion? A Treadmill Stress Test in the Philippines helps the cardiologist evaluate how a patient’s heart will respond to physical stress and assess symptoms such as chest pain and palpitations to determine whether the problem is coming from the heart. The treadmill stress test will determine if the patient is likely to develop coronary artery disease.
Helpful Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to fast before a 2D Echo or ECG?
Generally, no fasting is required for an ECG or a 2D Echocardiogram. However, for a treadmill stress test, we recommend avoiding caffeine and heavy meals for at least 3-4 hours prior to the procedure.
How should I prepare for a Treadmill Stress Test?
Wear rubber shoes and exercise clothes. Avoid heavy meals for 3–4 hours and all caffeine for 24 hours before your treadmill stress test. These steps ensure your heart’s response to exercise is accurately recorded. Ask our staff about the treadmill stress test price in the Philippines when booking your appointment.
Can I shower while wearing a Holter Monitor?
No. You must keep the electrodes and recorder dry during your Holter monitoring test Philippines. We recommend bathing immediately before your appointment, as you cannot shower, swim, or bathe for the entire 24-hour duration. This ensures the highest data accuracy.
What is the difference between a 12-Lead ECG and a 2D Echo?
A 12 lead ECG test records electrical rhythm (the “wiring”), while a 2D Echocardiogram is an ultrasound showing the heart’s physical structure (the “plumbing”). Both are essential for a complete heart check.
Is a 2D Echo safe for pregnant women or children?
Yes, a 2D Echocardiogram is completely safe. It uses non-invasive sound waves (similar to a pregnancy ultrasound) rather than radiation. This makes it the ideal tool for our specialists to check for congenital heart issues in children or perform a Fetal Echo for expectant mothers. Rest assured that the procedure is painless and carries no side effects.
