What tests are included in a Bangkok cardiac health check-up?
Cardiac packages in Bangkok range from basic heart-risk blood tests to full interventional cardiology assessments:
- ▸Resting 12-lead ECG (electrocardiogram): heart rhythm and electrical activity
- ▸Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides — core cardiac risk marker
- ▸Blood glucose and HbA1c: diabetes is a major cardiac risk factor
- ▸hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein): arterial inflammation marker
- ▸NT-proBNP: heart failure marker
- ▸Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound): structure, valve function, ejection fraction
- ▸Exercise stress test (EST/treadmill): cardiac function under controlled exertion
- ▸Coronary CT angiography (CTA): non-invasive imaging of coronary arteries
- ▸Cost range: ฿5,000 (basic ECG + lipids) to ฿50,000 (full cardiac programme with CTA)
Exercise stress test (treadmill test) in Bangkok
The exercise stress test (EST) is a standard part of comprehensive cardiac evaluation. It detects coronary artery disease that isn't apparent at rest.
- ▸Duration: 30–60 minutes including setup and monitoring
- ▸Protocol: graded treadmill (Bruce protocol) with 12-lead ECG throughout
- ▸Requires physician supervision — available at all major cardiology departments
- ▸Contraindicated if: recent MI, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension
- ▸Cost: ฿3,000 – ฿8,000 standalone; included in many executive cardiac packages
- ▸Same-day results: yes at Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital, Vejthani
Coronary CT angiography (CTA) in Bangkok
Coronary CTA is a non-invasive test that visualises the coronary arteries and calcification score. It's used to assess atherosclerosis risk before symptoms appear.
- ▸256-slice or 320-slice CT scanners at major Bangkok hospitals
- ▸Calcium scoring only (Agatston score): ฿3,000 – ฿6,000
- ▸Full CTA with contrast: ฿15,000 – ฿30,000
- ▸Takes 30–45 minutes including preparation
- ▸Not suitable for: irregular heart rhythm, high heart rate, renal impairment, contrast allergy
- ▸Available at: Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital, Vejthani, Phyathai 2
Best hospitals for cardiac health check-ups in Bangkok
Bangkok hospitals with dedicated cardiology departments and comprehensive cardiac screening programmes:
- ▸Bumrungrad International — dedicated Heart Centre, full CTA and stress echo, highest volume international cardiac programme
- ▸Bangkok Hospital (BDMS) — Cardiovascular Centre, interventional cardiology on-site
- ▸Vejthani Hospital — JCI accredited, competitive cardiac package pricing, 24h cardiac care
- ▸Phyathai 2 Hospital — JCI accredited, strong cardiac reputation
- ▸BNH Hospital — smaller, boutique, good for outpatient cardiac evaluation without surgical capabilities