Cardiologist · Riga, Purvciems
Cardiologist consultations and echocardiography (echo) at the Grand Medical medical centre in Purvciems.
No referral needed
About the doctor
Patients come to Elena Shafro both with specific complaints and simply to have their heart checked. They value her attentiveness: she listens, explains everything in plain language and advises what to do next.
If you already have an ECG, Holter monitoring results or a previous echo, the doctor will review them together with your complaints and compare them with earlier findings. This makes it easier to see changes over time and decide whether further tests are needed.
Working in internal medicine and cardiology at the RAKUS clinic gives Elena a broad view of the patient's condition, and regular professional development and mastery of modern diagnostic equipment help her keep up with new approaches.
Areas of practice
The main reasons to see a cardiologist.
The doctor will assess the situation and advise on the next steps.
Shortness of breath, swollen legs or tiring quickly are a reason to see a cardiologist.
A feeling of skipped beats or an uneven heartbeat.
A consultation if your blood pressure is above normal.
A consultation on the results of electrocardiography, Holter monitoring and other tests.
Echocardiography if the test has been ordered by a doctor.
Echocardiography
A heart echo is an ultrasound of the heart and one of the main ways to check how it is working. The examination is simple and harmless: only sound waves, no radiation. Elena Shafro performs echo for adults, with assessment of haemodynamic parameters and Doppler measurements.
You lie on a couch and the doctor places a probe on your chest with warm gel. It is painless.
The doctor sees how the walls contract, the valves open and the blood moves.
The appointment usually takes about half an hour, and you learn the result right away.
Cost
The clinic works with Balta, Seesam and BTA insurance policies. 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 Institutions under number 001000286.
FAQ
You can book an appointment with Elena Shafro through the piearsta.lv or eVeselibasPunkts.lv portals, by phone on +371 255 89 505, on WhatsApp, or by leaving a request in the form below. Please check available times on the booking portal or by phone.
No, a referral is not needed — just book a visit at a time that suits you.
We recommend preparing any medical documents you already have in advance: ECG, Holter monitoring results, a previous echo; laboratory test results (including lipid profile); doctors’ reports and discharge summaries from medical institutions.
Google reviews
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.
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.
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