Immediate access to private echocardiogram heart screening
ECHO Heart Scanning
Not ready to book? Submit a self-referral and we'll contact you.
Refer yourselfWhy choose Vista Health for your Echocardiogram?
-
Affordable
From only £250. Depending on how quickly you’d like your scan, we offer an ECHO scan from £250, including a report within three working days. You can spread the cost over three months, interest free.
-
Accessible
Vista Health operates through more than 60 locations throughout the UK. Echocardiogram scans are currently available across London and in Liverpool, Belfast, Salford, Kent, Leeds, Colchester, St Albans, Southampton and Leicester.
-
Fast
With no waiting lists and seven-day appointments, you get fast access to our expert ECHO heart scanning service. Refer yourself or book online today.
-
Digital report
After your appointment, a digital report by specialist Cardiac Physiologists and Consultant Cardiologists will be securely emailed directly to you.
-
Online booking
Choose your location and date, then book your private ECHO heart scan online, with no need for a GP referral.
-
Support
Our dedicated Patient Care Team is available from 8am to 8pm weekdays, and 8am to 1pm weekends.
Understand the health of your heart
ECHO is short for Echocardiogram, a specialised cardiac ultrasound scan used to assess the structure, condition and function of your heart. It produces images of the heart’s chambers, walls, valves and blood vessels, providing early diagnosis of potential problems.
Vista Health offers fast, affordable access to private ECHO heart scans, with full reports from specialist Cardiac Physiologists and Consultant Cardiologists delivered within three working days. In addition, we also offer ECG Testing in clinic which monitors your heart rate, rhythm and electrical activity.
What is an Echocardiogram Heart Scan?
An echocardiogram - ECHO for short - uses ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of your heart. Fast, painless and non-invasive, it’s the same technology that’s used for pregnancy scans.
When we perform your private ECHO scan, a report will be produced by a Cardiac Physiologist and will be overseen by our Consultant Cardiologist clinical lead.
Your private echocardiogram heart scan could provide reassurance by showing that your heart is in good health. But if there is a potential problem, it can catch the early signs of heart disease, or identify heart abnormalities, and help guide doctors in treating your condition.
What Does an Echocardiogram Show?
Your ECHO scan will show the structure of your heart and nearby blood vessels, and check how blood is flowing. If there’s an infection of the valves (endocarditis), thickened heart walls (cardiomyopathy) or damage to the heart muscles, the ECHO should reveal and gauge the severity of the problem. It can also detect the effects of congenital heart disease.
Typically, ECHO heart scans are used to:
- detect heart failure
- assess left and right ventricular function
- detect valvular heart disease
- diagnose cardiomyopathy, pericardial disease and aortic dissection
Why would I need a private ECHO heart scan from Vista Health?
A quick, affordable ECHO heart scan from Vista Health could catch the early signs of heart diseases or conditions, helping to plan treatment going forward. You might choose to have an echocardiogram if you’ve experienced any of these symptoms:
- regular breathlessness, and unexplained tiredness
- persistent ankle swelling
- a persistent cough
- rapid heart rate
- unexplained weight loss
Step by step
Your ECHO Heart scan journey
Here's what to expect when you book an MRI scan with Vista Health
- Choose your location and date, then submit the self-referral form or book online. Alternatively, contact our dedicated patient care team for advice and support.
- Attend your chosen centre on the day of your appointment. Your ECHO heart scan will take about 20 minutes, and we’d ask you to arrive around 15 minutes in advance.
- Receive a full report produced by the Cardiac Physiologist and overseen by our Consultant Cardiologist Clinical Lead within three days.
- Add an optional consultation with one of our dedicated private GPs to explain your results. Save 20% on consultation fees when you book along with your scan.
How much does an ECHO scan cost?
| Label and description | Value |
|---|---|
|
Priority Echo
Scan within 7 days
|
£300
|
|
Standard Echo
Scan from 7 days
|
£250
|
|
Heart Package Offer
£50 discount on Ambulatory ECG when booked alongside an Echocardiogram scan.
|
£50 Discount
|
|
Clinical Report
written by specialist Cardiac Physiologists and Consultant Cardiologists
|
FREE
|
How can we help?
Support
If you’re about to begin a healthcare journey, you’re likely to have a few questions. We’ve tried to answer the most common queries here - but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always ask one of our friendly patient care advisors.
Can I refer myself?
We accept self-referral in most cases. Self-referral allows you to take control of your own health with direct access to our own specialist diagnostic services. We also offer a GP consultation service to provide you with a referral if you need one.
Can you help me understand my results?
Yes. If you’d like a follow-up consultation with one of our private GPs to help understand your test results and their implications, and to help plan the next steps, we can arrange this for you.
If you book a private GP consultation along with your scan, you’ll benefit from a 20% discount on the consultation fee.
When will I receive my results?
Your referring clinician will receive a written report within 3 working days from your scan.
How much is a private Echocardiogram?
Our Echocardiogram scans start from as little as £250. The price varies depending on how soon you would like your scan.
The cost of an Echocardiogram is:
- Priority - Scan within 7 days £300
- Standard - Scan after 7 days £250
When booking online you can even spread the cost over 3 months interest free.
Do I need to have symptoms?
No. You can self-refer for private Echocardiogram scans for general screening or reassurance.
You can even self-refer and book your own appointment here.
Why may I need an Echocardiogram?
You may be experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations or chest pain which can be caused by heart problems. An Echo can be used to check the structure & function of your heart muscle, along with checking how the heart valves are working.
Find a location near you
Echo heart scanning is available at convenient locations across the UK.
