ECGs, chest x-rays, blood tests, ultrasounds, exercise tests, CT scans, MRI scans and catheters. If you have a childhood heart condition, you have likely encountered some or all of these tests before. Professor David Celermajer is one of the top adult cardiologists in Australia and the world. In this episode, he explains what each of these tests are, what's involved in getting them, why cardiologists use them, and the importance of regular check-ups.
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CREDITS
Host: Sam Stolberg
Guest: Professor David Celermajer
Producer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies
