The Cardiac Unit at The Wellington Hospital
North Building , Circus Road , London, NW8 6PD
Internationally renowned cardiac centre
The Wellington Hospital Cardiac Centre is one of the largest private cardiac and cardiothoracic units in the UK. We are proud to have been at the forefront of cardiac care for almost 50 years.
Our leading consultants provide expert care for a wide range of cardiac conditions, routine and complex. You or a loved one can access our services at every stage of your journey. We manage every aspect of cardiology from the simple to the most complex. No matter what condition you have, we can provide the cardiac treatment you need, from angioplasty procedures and ablations for arrhythmia to TAVI’s, MitraClip insertion and complex aortic surgery. When it comes to the health of your heart, we understand that speed of access to the right cardiac specialist is essential to put your mind at ease.
Our cardiac unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a ‘hybrid’ catheter lab and theatre and a dedicated cardiac catheter and electrophysiological lab. We also have a full respiratory function laboratory to assess sleep and breathing studies, and the unit is supported by two adult intensive care units.
Why choose The Wellington Hospital?
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Our patients have excellent outcomes following treatment. For 3 years running, our 99.5% success rate is above the national average of 97.2%
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One of the largest private cardiac units in the UK
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Quick access to the right specialist in your heart condition
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Same day investigations and results
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Equipped with the latest imaging and diagnostic equipment
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Access to advanced technologies and cardiac treatments, including the latest minimally invasive procedures
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Two adult intensive care units
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Internationally renowned and respected cardiologists and cardiac surgeons
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Multi-disciplinary team meetings with a range of experts in cardiac care
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Clinical nurse specialists, dedicated to each field of cardiology and cardiac surgery
See a specialist in your condition quickly
Our cardiac centre of excellence is privileged to include leading cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who provide the highest level of expert care, no matter how complex or routine your heart problem is. Our consultants have performed all the main surgical procedures thousands of times, and some have even pioneered new treatment techniques. They all hold key posts in NHS Trusts and many head up prestigious research departments.
They are supported by resident doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Level 3 ITU nurses, radiographers, physiotherapists and psychologists.
Expert cardiac care throughout your journey
Consultations
If you are are suffering with cardiac symptoms such as breathlessness, palpitations, dizzy spells, blackouts and heart murmurs, you can benefit from seeing our expert consultants who will assess your condition and coordinate any necessary scans or tests on the same day where possible.
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Conditions we treat
We welcome patients who already have an existing cardiac condition and want access to our expert cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. We treat valve disease, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, inherited cardiac disease (including genetic testing), arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
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Diagnosis
We provide same day access to specialist assessments and all necessary diagnostics including echocardiography, angiogram, cardiac stress test and more. Our advanced imaging and diagnostic equipment allow our team of consultants to investigate and diagnose heart conditions seamlessly.
Imaging, X-rays, CT and MRI scans
Whatever scan you need, or your consultant recommends, there are no waiting lists so you can be seen in no time.
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Treatment options
Once your condition has been diagnosed, our cardiologists and cardiac surgeons determine the most suitable treatment for you. You will benefit from having access to the full range of treatments available including minimally invasive procedures such as TAVI and closure of ASD/PFO.
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A second opinion
Whether or not you’ve started treatment, it’s not too late to ask for a second opinion. Our internationally renowned consultants will investigate your medical history and identify the best treatment for you, or confirm that you’re already on the right track, helping you make an informed decision.
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The latest interventional techniques and procedures
Our interventional cardiology techniques use minimally invasive treatment, including Trans catheter Aortic Valve Implantations (TAVI) and closure of ASD/PFO for patients at risk of stroke. Our coronary diagnostics include angiography, IVUS, OCT and fractional flow reserve studies.
Our coronary intervention procedures include angioplasty, stents, Rotablation and Chronic total Occlusions (CTOs).
Providing the future in heart attack prevention
Heart attacks can affect men and women of all ages but if you have a family history of heart disease or have a heart condition yourself you may be feeling anxious about being at an increased risk.
At The Wellington Hospital we offer patients CaRi-Heart®, developed to detect underlying risks of possible heart disease. The technology works by accurately measuring the amount of inflammation of blood vessels in and around your heart and identifying any arteries which are at an increased risk of becoming blocked or narrowed.
The results from our CaRi-Heart® analysis will show you whether you’re at an increased risk. For those patients who receive a troubling result, you will then be recommended to one of our cardiologists, to receive a personalised prevention and management plan.
Our cardiac patients share their stories
Chris's story: Atrial fibrillation
Chris, 44, had lived with an irregular heartbeat from a young age. His condition had gone undiagnosed for years until he was referred to Dr Afzal Sohaib at our Wellington Hospital, who diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation – an irregular, often fast heart rhythm. Receiving a diagnosis came as a huge relief to Chris, and he underwent a successful cardiac ablation to correct it.
“When I met Dr Sohaib, I knew instantly he was the right man for the job. He assured me it would all be all right,”
Kirti's heart rhythm story
“I didn’t realise how much my heart palpitations were affecting me”
How a life-changing cardiac procedure stopped Kirti worrying about her heart health
How a health kick revealed a serious heart condition
When the UK went into lockdown in March 2020, like millions of others, 56-year-old House Manager James took the opportunity to introduce some simple daily exercise into his busy work schedule. Little did he know that the changes would reveal a hidden heart condition, that would require a triple heart bypass to fix.
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We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced cardiologist or cardiac surgeons.
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020 7483 5013