Cardiology

Looking for a cardiologist in Gdańsk? At Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre, Dr Andrzej Pecka, a specialist in cardiology and internal medicine, provides consultations for the diagnosis and management of heart conditions and high blood pressure. Available investigations include ECG, echocardiography, Holter ECG monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests selected according to your needs.

When should you see a cardiologist?

A consultation may be appropriate for recurrent palpitations, high blood pressure, reduced exercise tolerance, breathlessness or swollen legs. Fainting episodes, an abnormal ECG and symptoms in someone with an existing heart condition also need medical assessment.

A cardiologist manages conditions such as hypertension, heart rhythm disorders, coronary heart disease, heart failure and heart valve disease. They can also assess cardiovascular risk, taking account of cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking and family history.

Sudden, persistent chest pain or pressure, particularly with breathlessness, cold sweats or pain spreading to the arm or jaw, requires emergency help. In Poland, call 112 or 999 rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Cardiac tests in Gdańsk

Different tests answer different diagnostic questions. Your doctor selects investigations based on your symptoms, examination and previous results.

Echocardiogram – heart ultrasound

An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to assess the size of the heart chambers, heart muscle function, valves and blood flow. It helps diagnose conditions including heart failure and valve disease. A standard transthoracic echocardiogram is non-invasive and does not use ionising radiation.

Resting ECG

An electrocardiogram, or ECG, records the electrical activity of the heart. It helps assess heart rhythm and electrical conduction and may reveal changes that need further investigation. A normal short recording does not rule out an intermittent arrhythmia or all other heart conditions.

Holter ECG monitoring – recording your heart rhythm over time

Holter ECG monitoring records the heart's electrical activity during everyday activities and sleep. It helps detect rhythm disturbances that may not occur during a standard ECG and relate them to symptoms such as palpitations or feeling faint. Your doctor chooses the recording duration; a standard recording usually lasts 24 hours.

24-hour blood pressure monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, or ABPM, automatically measures blood pressure at intervals throughout the day and night. It helps confirm hypertension, assess treatment effectiveness and identify white-coat or masked hypertension. The individual service pages explain preparation and what to expect during both types of monitoring.

Palpitations during pregnancy and symptoms after infection

We also provide consultations for heart palpitations and arrhythmias during pregnancy and heart symptoms after COVID-19. Your doctor considers possible causes and decides whether further tests or input from another specialist are needed.

Preparing for your cardiology appointment

Bring previous ECGs, echocardiogram and Holter reports, hospital discharge summaries and a list of medicines with their doses. A record of home blood pressure and pulse readings is useful, along with details of when symptoms occur, how long they last and any triggers.

Do not stop taking prescribed medicines on your own. Preparation requirements depend on the investigations planned; your doctor or the reception team will provide instructions.

Cardiologist in Gdańsk – Dr Andrzej Pecka

Book a consultation with Dr Andrzej Pecka using the appointment calendar below or contact the reception team at Tartaczna 2 Medical Centre: call +48 58 719 10 25 or email kontakt@tartaczna2.pl. Please specify whether you need a consultation, echocardiogram, ECG or ambulatory monitoring.