Guides for patients: how the test is done, how to prepare, contraindications and when the result will be ready.
Ergospirometry During prolonged physical exertion, the ability to obtain energy through aerobic processes and keep anaerobic metabolism to a minimum is extremely important. During physical exertion, our muscles produce lactate. As long as the body can reduce its level, energy production is described as aerobic. If an individual’s muscle workload threshold is exceeded, the lactate…
A follow-up examination should be performed 2-4 weeks after implantation, i.e. after the patient has been discharged from hospital, to detect any complications or failure of the procedure. It includes taking a medical history, a physical examination (including the implantation site), and an assessment of whether the pacing system is functioning correctly (ECG). EARLY FOLLOW-UP…
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEST: Spirometry means measuring breathing. It is a very important test in the diagnosis of chronic respiratory diseases, particularly in diagnosing bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It allows the function of the airways to be assessed. The test involves breathing through a device called a spirometer, which is connected…
VISUAL FIELD TEST GDAŃSK INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEST: A visual field test involves plotting the visual field on charts, showing the area seen when the eye remains still. The visual field is the set of points in space perceived at the same time as the fixation point towards which the visual axis is directed. Analysing successive…
PREPARATION AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE TEST: For an X-ray of the lumbosacral spine, you must be fasting and have emptied your bowels. On the day before the test, follow these recommendations: breakfast – easily digestible food lunch – jelly or a thickened fruit dessert (kisiel), or alternatively a liquid meal in the afternoon, at around…
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEST: Ultrasound (USG) – a medical diagnostic test that uses a machine emitting ultrasound waves to view the inside of many organs in the body. The ultrasound machine consists of two parts: a probe that receives ultrasound waves and a unit that processes the received signals into an image. DESCRIPTION OF THE…
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination that allows a detailed inspection of the entire large bowel, the collection of diagnostic samples or a polypectomy (removal of polyps, most of which develop into tumours). Colonoscopy is by far the most sensitive test – statistics show that it can detect approximately 95 % of cancers. Colonoscopy with polypectomy,…
Gastroscopy is an examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and duodenum), performed by physicians specialising in internal medicine and surgeons using an endoscope, an instrument that allows the inside of the organ being examined to be viewed. When examining the stomach, this instrument is called a gastroscope – the name comes from a combination…
How to prepare for a blood test Proper preparation for the test is essential for obtaining reliable results. Most tests should be carried out while fasting – i.e. without breakfast, between 7 and 9 am. For tests that include lipid and liver profiles, it is also recommended that you have a light evening meal by…
How should you prepare for a urine test? Before a planned urine test, it is recommended that you avoid strenuous physical activity or prolonged walking. It is recommended that you refrain from sexual intercourse for at least one day before providing a urine sample for testing. Microscopic examination of urine sediment should not be performed…
How should you prepare to collect a stool swab? Before you start collecting samples, buy 3 sterile stool swabs from your nearest pharmacy ( for SS carrier testing /sanitary and epidemiological health booklet/) or 1 container for a stool culture, general stool examination, testing for blood, parasitological examination (parasites) or testing for Clostridium difficile. Stool…
ECHOCARDIOGRAM (ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, HEART ULTRASOUND (USG)) ABOUT THE TEST: An echocardiogram (heart ultrasound (USG)) is one of the main tests used to diagnose heart disease. Echocardiography is performed using a very modern ultrasound machine. It is an imaging method that uses ultrasound to examine the heart and blood vessels. An image, known as an ‘echo’,…
Blood pressure Holter monitoring (RR) in Gdańsk ABOUT THE TEST: Blood pressure Holter monitoring is a diagnostic test that automatically monitors blood pressure over 24 hours using a special device consisting of an upper-arm cuff connected to a recorder. Normal blood pressure readings obtained during this test vary depending on the time of day when…
DOBUTAMINE STRESS TEST (DOBUTAMINE STRESS ECHO, STRESS TEST) ABOUT THE TEST: A dobutamine stress test (stress echocardiography using dobutamine) is a non-invasive test (one that does not breach the body’s tissues) that involves monitoring heart function using an echocardiography machine as the workload on the heart changes. During the test, dobutamine is administered intravenously….
EXERCISE STRESS TEST (EXERCISE ECG TEST) ABOUT THE TEST: An exercise stress test is a non-invasive cardiac diagnostic test that assesses how the heart works during exercise, when the heart muscle’s demand for oxygen increases. The exercise stress test is performed on a treadmill or an exercise bike known as a cycle ergometer. During the…
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEST: Holter ECG monitoring continuously records the heart’s rhythm and rate, as well as ischaemic changes on the ECG, throughout the day and night. This basic test for diagnosing heart rhythm disorders is simple. It involves only the minor inconvenience of wearing a miniature device on a belt for approximately 24 hours,…