Cardiologist · Riga, Purvciems

Galina Blumentale — cardiologist in Riga

Cardiologist who performs echocardiography (echo) of the heart for adults at Grand Medical in Purvciems.

  • No referral needed
Galina Blumentale — cardiologist, Grand Medical
Galina BlumentaleCardiologist, Grand Medical

About the doctor

Not just a report, but an explanation

For Galina Blumentale, an echo is more than a picture on a screen. When the scan is finished, she does not stop at the report: she shows what can be seen, explains it in plain words and answers the patient's questions.

She compares a new scan with what the patient already has, so you can see how the condition of the heart has changed over time, not only how it looks today.

  1. EducationRiga Medical InstituteDoctor of Medicine, 1985
  2. TrainingBakulev Centre, MoscowCardiovascular surgery
  3. Professional societiesCardiology, neurosonology, echocardiographyLatvian societies and a specialists' association
  4. At Grand MedicalHeart echoAdult patients, Purvciems

When to book

Why people come for a heart echo

The main reasons to book an echocardiogram.

  • Echo ordered by a doctor

    A scan ordered by a cardiologist or general practitioner.

  • Shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling

    Symptoms that are a reason to check how the heart is working.

  • Heart murmur

    A doctor heard a murmur — an echo shows what is happening inside the heart.

  • Before surgery

    Assessing the condition of the heart before an operation.

  • Sports and exercise

    Checking the heart before you start or increase exercise.

  • Follow-up after changes

    A repeat scan if changes were found earlier.

Echocardiography

How a heart echo is done

A heart echo is an ultrasound scan of the heart and one of the main ways to check how it is working. It uses sound waves only, with no radiation, so the examination is harmless.

  1. 1

    Couch and warm gel

    You lie on a couch and the doctor places a probe on your chest. It is painless.

  2. 2

    The heart in motion

    The screen shows the walls of the heart contracting, the valves opening and the blood moving.

  3. 3

    Result straight away

    The appointment usually takes about half an hour, and you learn the outcome straight away.

Cost

Prices and insurance

Heart examinations

  • Echocardiography (echo)85 €
  • Electrocardiography (ECG)30 €
  • Holter monitoring 24 h60 €
  • Holter monitoring 48 h95 €
  • 24-hour blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)60 €

Health insurance

  • Balta
  • Seesam
  • BTA

The clinic works with Balta, Seesam and BTA insurance companies. Coverage depends on the terms of your policy — please check with your insurer or ask the administrator when booking.

Grand Medical is listed in the Register of Medical Treatment Institutions under number 001000286.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You can book with Galina Blumentale on the eVeselibasPunkts.lv portal (the number of free slots may not be displayed in full), by phone on +371 255 89 505, on WhatsApp, or by leaving a request in the form below. Please check the doctor’s appointment days and times on the booking portal or by phone.

We recommend preparing any medical documents you already have in advance: ECG and previous echo results, cardiologist’s reports, test results and discharge summaries from medical institutions. This helps the doctor assess your situation more accurately and see changes over time.

Google reviews

What the clinic's patients say

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I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to book — especially considering I had only been in Latvia for a couple of days. Very convenient.

Olga KravaleGoogle review

I have had ultrasound scans in many places, but I have never met such an attentive and professional approach. They explained everything, answered my questions, and you can feel that they care about the patient.

Angel ShopGoogle review

Booking

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At the Grand Medical medical centre in Riga, experienced doctors and medical specialists in various fields see patients. Choose the specialist you need and book a consultation.

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