Better2Know Heart & cholesterol

Electrocardiogram ECG

A recording of your heart's electrical activity using skin electrodes, used to help identify irregular rhythms or signs of previous heart problems. Suited to people with symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain or breathlessness, or with cardiovascular risk factors.

Collection
In-clinic test

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
unknown
Collection method
in-clinic test
Turnaround time
Not specified
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

About this test

An ECG records the electrical signals that control your heart's rhythm and rate, using electrodes placed on your chest, arms and legs rather than a blood or urine sample. Better2Know positions it for people with symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, breathlessness or fainting, or with cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease. The test itself takes only a few minutes and does not involve any radiation.

This listing does not fit Better2Know's usual sample-based format, so several of the details we normally record, such as biomarkers measured, sample type and turnaround time, are not stated. That gap shows up in the scores: clinical depth and clarity both score low simply because there is less published detail to assess, not because of anything wrong with the test itself. There is also no comparable test recorded to check whether £195 is a reasonable price. It loses marks on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not routinely review your result as standard, though your clinician does discuss the ECG output with you at the appointment.

Better2Know's trust signals include a Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews and CQC registration, and the company has been trading since 2008.

Who is it for?

This suits people who have symptoms that could relate to heart rhythm, such as palpitations, chest pain, dizziness or breathlessness, or who have cardiovascular risk factors and want a quick, non-invasive check. It is not a blood test, so it will not tell you anything about cholesterol or other cardiovascular markers.

There are no comparable tests recorded for this listing, so we cannot say whether £195 is typical for a private ECG. If your symptoms are urgent, such as chest pain, seek medical attention promptly rather than waiting to book a private test.

How it works

At your appointment, a clinician attaches small electrodes to your chest, arms and legs while you lie still and breathe normally; the test itself takes only a few minutes and involves no radiation or recovery time. Your clinician reviews the recording with you at the appointment. Better2Know does not state a turnaround time or confirm a separate doctor review process for this listing beyond the appointment itself.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Quick, non-invasive test that takes only a few minutes at the appointment
  • No radiation exposure and no recovery time needed
  • Clinician discusses the recording with you at the same appointment

Cons

  • Provider does not state a turnaround time for this listing
  • No comparable test recorded to check whether £195 is good value
  • Does not test blood or urine, so gives no information on markers like cholesterol

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Standalone heart-rhythm check, no comparison data yet
Editorial confidence: 6.0/10

This is a standalone electrocardiogram that records your heart's electrical activity using skin electrodes rather than a blood or urine sample, for £195. Better2Know does not publish a turnaround time for this listing, and there is no comparable test recorded to check whether this price is typical.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 5.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, clear collection options; it does not state the biomarkers measured, a turnaround time, the sample type, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 3.5/10

    The provider does not state how many biomarkers are measured, so depth cannot be assessed.

  • Collection convenience 3.0/10

    Requires a visit to a clinic.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £195.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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