Cardiology

Cardiac Blood Tests

Cardiac blood tests are performed to check if there is anything in your blood that might indicate a heart attack or other cardiac illness. They also measure the level of substances in your blood, such as blood fats and minerals, to work out your future risk of heart disease.

Cardiac Catheterisation

Cardiac catheterisation is a diagnostic test to find out detailed information about how your heart and coronary arteries are working. It can also provide treatment for some heart conditions at the same time.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram uses safe ultrasound to create a detailed picture of your heart. It helps doctors to diagnose heart problems.

Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test to measure your heart’s electrical activity and check how it is functioning.

Holter Monitor

Holter monitor is a small portable device that continuously records your heart’s electrical activity over a period of time whilst you go about your normal daily activities at home.

Stress ECG

A stress ECG is a simple test that records the electrical activity of your heart, your heart rate and your blood pressure under different levels of physical activity.

CT Coronary Angiography

CT coronary angiography, also known as cardiac CT scan and computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a quick and painless imaging test to diagnose a variety of heart conditions.

Cardiac MRI Scan

A cardiac MRI scan is used to gain information on your heart and diagnose heart conditions. It gives the most comprehensive assessment of the structures and blood vessels of your heart and their function.

Coronary Angiogram

A coronary angiogram is a special type of X-ray that can help to diagnose heart conditions by using a contrast dye it allows your cardiologist to look at your heart's blood vessels, and see how well your blood is flowing and if they are narrowing.

Aortic Valve Replacement

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is the most common type of heart surgery for adults performed worldwide.

Coronary Angioplasty

A coronary angioplasty treats angina symptoms and is an emergency treatment for a heart attack by using a balloon to open up narrowed or blocked arteries in your heart.

Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy

Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is a treatment for heart failure or heartbeat problems.

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation is the insertion of a small electronic device in your chest to continuously monitor and help regulate potentially fast and life-threatening electrical problems of your heart.

Loop Recorder Implantation

A loop recorder implantation is a long-term heart recording device and is implanted for several reasons. Most commonly, loop recorder implantation is performed to look for causes of fainting, palpitations, very fast or slow heartbeats, and hidden rhythms that can cause strokes.

Mitral Valve Surgery

Mitral valve surgery is performed to repair, replace or widen the mitral valve in your heart.

Pacemaker Implantation

Pacemaker implantation is one of the most common types of heart surgery carried out in the UK. A pacemaker is a small device that's implanted in your chest to help control your heartbeat, it is used to prevent your heart from beating too slowly, quickly, or irregularly. 

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

A PCI is a procedure to widen or unblock an artery using a small inflatable balloon.