Mrs. Lynette O'Sullivan – Chief Cardiac Catheterisation Technician

Description of Service:

The Echocardiography Department undertakes echocardiography tests (scan of the heart) by various methods. The Department also monitors ambulatory blood pressure and holter monitoring.

Records:

• Patients Medical Record Case Notes are retained in the Medical Records Department.
• ECG results are not retained in the ECG Department but sent directly to the referring GP or placed in the patients Medical Record Case Notes.
• Echocardiography results are sent to the referring GP or placed in the Medical Record Case Notes. A copy is retained in the Echocardiography Department.
• Patient Information Leaflets.

Access to Service

Mater and other hospital Consultants refer patients to this service in writing. An appointment is arranged by the Secretary of the Department.

Contact Names and Numbers:

• Echo and Cardiovascular Department: 8032327
• Cardiology Consultants Secretary: 8032353
• Echocardiography Secretary: 8032315