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| 24 hr blood pressure monitor | Blood pressure taken at regular intervals during the day and night over a 24 hour period. |
| Cerebral Angiogram | This is a test that can show abnormalities of the blood vessels in the head and neck, such as narrowing aneurysms or vascular malformation. |
| Colonoscopy | A colonoscopy is a visual examination of the lining of your bowel. |
| Allergy Testing | An allergy testing procedure is used to determine which particular substances are responsible for provoking an allergic reaction. |
| Venous Scan | This is an Ultrasound scan of the Deep and superficial veins |
| Carotid ultrasound | This is an Ultrasound scan of the arterial blood supply to the brain. The
Ultrasound probe is applied with gel to map the arteries supplying the head .
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| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound | Ultrasound scan of the main abdominal artery. |
| Ankle Arm Index | Pressure measurements of leg circulation.
Blood pressure cuffs applied to ankles and pressure reading taken using ultrasound.
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| Lower limb blood pressure monitoring with a treadmill | Blood pressure measurements pre and post exercise, using ultrasound and treadmill.
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| Ultrasound scan of the upper limbs. | Ultrasound scan of the upper limbs.
Ultrasound probe applied with gel to map the arteries in the arms.
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| Methacholine Challenge | Respiratory test to diagnose or evaluate known asthma.
Patient will be performing breathing manoeuvres into a machine.
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| Pulmonary Function Test | Respiratory test to assess lung function.
The patient will be performing various breathing manoeuvres.
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| Cardio Pulmonary Stress Test | Cardio-respiratory exercise test to assess heart and lung function.
The patient will be exercising on a treadmill while their heart rhythm, respiration, blood pressure and oxygen levels are monitored.
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| Exercise Challenge | The patient will be exercising on a treadmill while their heart rhythm, respiration and blood pressure are monitored. They will be closely observed for any allergic reactions |
| Spirometry | Short respiratory test to assess lung function.
The patient will be performing a particular breathing manoeuvre.
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| ECG | This is a recording of the electrical activity of your heart.
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| Echo-Colour flow Doppler Ultrasound | Ultrasound imaging and measurement of heart function and valve assessment.
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| Holter monitor | 24hr recording of the heart rhythm.
Patient wears 5 electrodes on the chest. These connect to a monitor which records the heart rhythm over 24hrs
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| Stress test | Measurement of the effect of exercise on the heart.
The electrical pattern/ rhythm of the heart beat is monitored during exercise.
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| Event Monitor | Monitor to record heart rhythm.
Patient wears a monitor continuously and presses a button when they feel their symptons to record their ECG at that time.
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| Cardiac CT Scan | A cardiac CT scan gives detailed images of the heart and coronary arteries using an intravenous contrast injection. It also includes a calcium score scan. |
| Calcium Score Scan | This scan can detect very small deposits of calcium in your coronary arteries with great accuracy. The amount of calcium deposited in all the coronary arteries is added and a score is given. |
| PET/CT | PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. PET/CT is the combination of two imaging techniques in one exam -a PET scan and a CT scan. |
| Lung Scan | The lung scan is used to detect clots that may have travelled in your blood stream and lodged in your lungs. |
| Bone Scan | A bone scan allows us to assess all your bones and joints in a single scan. |
| Myocardial Perfusion Scan | This is a non-invasive test for Coronary Artery Disease. The test involves an injection of a small amount of radioactive material, which circulates in the bloodstream and shows if your heart muscle is receiving an adequate blood supply during stress and/or rest. |
| Thyroid Scan | This test allows us to see how the thyroid gland is functioning. |
| urea breath test | This test is performed to detect the presence of Helicobactor Pylori, a bacteria which can live in the stomach. |
| Renogram | The renogram allows us to see how your kidneys are draining and how quickly the urine they make reaches the bladder. |
| Captopril Renogram | High blood pressure can sometimes be related to the blood supply of the kidneys. This test allows us to see if this is happening. |
| DMSA Study | The DMSA study allows us to see what your kidneys look like i.e. are they a normal size and shape, is there any evidence of scarring. |
| MUGA Scan (Multigated acquisition scan) | This test allows us to assess how well your heart muscle is contracting as it pumps blood around your body. |
| Parathyroid Scan | This test is used to localise overactive parathyroid glands. |
| DaTscan | This test allows us to image the part of your brain which is affected if you have Parkinson's disease. |
| Meckel's Scan | Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. It is usually a diagnosis made in childhood. |
| Leukoscan | This test allows us to assess if there is infection present. It is of particular value where there is concern of bony infection. If this is the case you may require a bone scan a few days prior to the leukoscan. |
| Lymphoscintigram | This test allows us to assess the lymphatic drainage of your legs or arms. |
| HIDA Scan | One of the functions of the liver is the manufacture and secretion of bile. This test allows us to assess bile drainage and excretion through the liver and biliary tree, including the gall bladder. |
| GFR Study | This test gives a measure of how well your kidneys are working. |
| Paternity Testing | We undertake DNA analysis to detect a wide range of genetically determined products inherited by a child from their biological parents. This involves taking a buccal or mouth swab from the mother, the child and the putative father. |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI is an advanced, state of the art, imaging modality which is capable of producing clear images of the body without the use of x-rays. |
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| Bronchoscopy | A bronchoscopy is a test which allows your consultant to look directly at the trachea (windpipe) the bronchi (branches of the airway) and into some areas of the lung. |
| Cardiac Ablation | In this procedure, one or more flexible, thin tubes (catheters) are guided via x-ray into the blood vessels and directed to the heart muscle. A burst of radiofrequency energy destroys very small areas of tissue that give rise to abnormal rhythm. |
| Lymphoedema | Lymphoedema service set out to provide correct advice and education, skin care, exercise and positioning, use of external compression garment and simple self massage |
| Orthotics | Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. When a small problem develops in your feet the subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction and adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. |
| Phototherapy | Skin conditions such as Psoriasis and Eczema can be successfully treated with Phototherapy |
| Sports Injuries | The clinic provides a thorough assessment/screening and treatment by a chartered physiotherapist who is experienced in sports injuries. |
| Neuromusculoskeletal disorders | The service provides advanced neuro-musculoskeletal assessment and immediate treatment by skilled manipulative chartered physiotherapists ensuring early intervention and management of your complaint. |
| Women’s Health | Blackrock clinic provides expert advice and treatment to women of all ages in a pleasant and calm manner. Whether you have a gynaecology problem or would like additional help during or following pregnancy. |
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| Carotid Stenting | Carotid artery stenting is a procedure in which the radiologist inserts a slender, metal-mesh tube, called a stent, which expands inside your carotid artery to increase blood flow in areas blocked by plaque. |
| Removal of Skin Lesion, Mole or Cyst under Local Anesthetic | Many skin lesions are treated by surgical excision. If they are not very large the surgery may be performed under a local anaesthetic. |
| Myringotomy Procedure for a child | A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum (the tympanic membrane), usually in both ears. Myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes is an optional treatment for inflammation of the middle ear with fluid collection (effusion), also called glue ear. |
| Fluorescein Angiography | Technique used for visualizing and recording location and size of blood vessels and any eye problems affecting them; fluorescein dye is injected into an arm vein, then rapid, sequential photographs are taken of the eye as the dye circulates. |
| Gastroscopy | A Gastroscopy (OGD) is a test which allows the doctor to look at the lining of the oesophagus, the stomach and the first part of the intestine. |
| Laser Photocoagulation | Procedure in which a surgeon uses a laser to coagulate tissue, usually to seal leaking blood vessels and destroy new ones in diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | Shoulder arthroscopy is a type of surgery to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The procedure uses a small camera, called an arthroscope which is inserted through a small incision. If the doctor is going to repair the joint, small surgical instruments are also used. |
| Hemorrhoidectomy | Hemorrhoidectomy: This a surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them. |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair | A hernia is a lump that occurs when part of the small bowel, or other abdominal tissue protrudes through an area of weakness in the wall of the abdomen. When this occurs in the groin, it is described as an "inguinal" hernia. Surgery on an inguinal hernia may be carried out as a day case procedure. |
| A dilatation and curettage (D&C) | A D&C is an operation performed on women to scrape away the womb lining. The cervix (neck) of the uterus (womb) is dilated using an instrument called a dilator. The endometrium (lining of the womb) is then lightly scraped off using a curette. This spoon-shaped instrument can be used to remove diseased tissue, treat abnormal bleeding or to obtain a specimen for diagnostic purposes. |
| Laparoscopy | A Laparoscopy is a commonly performed procedure to examine the abdominal or pelvic organs. |
| Cataract surgery | A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. |
| Myringotomy for an Adult | A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which a small incision is made in the eardrum (the tympanic membrane), usually in both ears. Myringotomy with the insertion of ear tubes is an optional treatment for inflammation of the middle ear with fluid collection (effusion), also called glue ear. |
| Grommets for an adult | A grommet is a tiny tube inserted into the eardrum to allow air to enter the middle ear. |
| Knee arthroscopy | A knee arthroscopy is a "keyhole" operation that is used to look inside and treat the knee joint. |
| Wisdom tooth extraction | People who have problems such as infection, cysts, tooth decay, or gum disease around a wisdom tooth may be advised by their dentist to have it removed. The surgical removal (extraction) of one or more wisdom teeth may relieve these problems, your dentist will recommend if this is a suitable course of action for your presenting complaint. |
| Facet Joint Block | At each level in the spine there are a pair of small joints called facet joints, which control movements between adjacent vertebrae. The orientation of these joint changes in different parts of the spine therefore determines the types of local movement available. |
| Stellate Ganglion Block | A stellate ganglion block is a technique that has been used widely by pain specialists for treating chronic pain syndromes. |
| Examination under anesthetic (EUA) of ears | This is an exploratory examination under anesthetic of the ears. |
| Oesophagoscopy | This is a diagnostic procedure, which involves direct visualisation of the oesophagus using a fibreoptic scope. |
| Carpal tunnel release | Carpal tunnel release is an operation to correct carpal tunnel syndrome which results from compression of the median nerve. |
| Cystocopy | Cystoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the interior lining of the bladder and the urethra. The cystoscope is a thin instrument with a light that is inserted into the urethra and advanced into the bladder. |
| Varicose Vein ligation | Varicose veins are abnormally swollen veins which are visible just below the surface of the skin. Depending on the extent of the of varicose veins surgery may be required. |
| Microlaryngoscopy | Microlaryngoscopy is a procedure that means the vocal folds are looked at in great detail with magnification. The magnification may be with a microscope, endoscope or by video enlargement. |
| Grommets for a Child | A grommet is a tiny tube inserted into the eardrum to allow air to enter the middle ear. The grommet does the work that the poorly functioning Eustachian tube should be doing, giving the middle ear a chance to recover. |
| Examination under anesthetic (EUA) of ears for a Child | This is an exploratory examination under anaesthetic of the ears. |
| Adenoidectomy | Adenoidectomy is the surgical procedure in which the adenoids are removed. Adenoids are lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nose. |
| Chalazion | A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a gland within the skin. |
| Percutaneous Coronary Intervention | PCI and Coronary Stenting:Your cardiologist has recommended that you have this treatment as a result of narrowing in your coronary artery. This procedure or treatment to dilate (open) the narrowing is called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A balloon is placed into your coronary artery and inflated. This pushes the fatty deposits (plaque) to the edges of the artery to prevent further blockages. A stent may be placed into the artery, which adheres to the artery wall. This acts as scaffolding on the inside of the artery, resulting in adequate blood flow through the artery.What is a stent?A coronary stent is a stainless steel tube with slots. It is mounted on a balloon catheter in a collapsed state. When the balloon is inflated the stent expands or opens up and pushes itself against the inner wall of the coronary artery. This holds the artery open when the balloon is deflated and removed. Coronary artery stents were designed to overcome some of the shortcomings of PCI. |
| PTK Phototherapeutic Keratectomy | PTK is a laser treatment to treat superficial corneal pathology such as superficial scars, erosions and opacities at or near the corneal surface. |
| PRK Photorefractive keratoplasty | PRK (Photorefractive Keratoplasty) for refractive error such as shortsight, longsight and astigmatism. |
| LASEK (Laser Assisted in-situ Epithelial Keratomileusis) | This is a procedure used to treat refractive errors. |
| LASIK | LASIK can be performed on patients with low, moderate and higher prescriptions for the treatment of refractive errors. |
| PDT (Photodynamic Therapy) Visudyne | PDT is a treatment for wet age related macular degeneration. |
| Total Hip Replacement | The total hip replacement is an operation to replace a hip joint that has been damaged or worn away, usually by arthritis or an accident. The joint is replaced with a prothesis (artificial joint). |