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Cardiac care
Taking exceptional care of your heart
- No.1 in the UK for private cardiac care
- Appointments in as little as 24 hours
- 99% of our cardiac patients would recommend us to friends and family
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Cardiac care at HCA UK
Why choose us?
More people choose HCA UK for specialist heart care than any other private healthcare provider in the UK. Our outstanding care and exceptional outcomes are reflected in our patients’ feedback – 99% say they’d recommend us to friends or family.
With our consultant-led multidisciplinary teams, and an unrivalled track-record of excellent patient outcomes, you can rest assured you or your loved one will receive the gold standard of care.
With our consultant-led multidisciplinary teams, and an unrivalled track-record of excellent patient outcomes, you can rest assured you or your loved one will receive the gold standard of care.
250+expert consultants
15cardiac centres
99%clinical success rate
Next day appointments
See a consultant in as little as 24 hours
Fast access to test and scan results
Results within just 48 hours
Specialist treatments for complex conditions
With our complete breadth of cardiac expertise
CARDIAC SERVICES
Helping you get the care you need
Our highly experienced consultant cardiologists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams are here to support you at every step of your heart care journey.
Heart tests, imaging and screening
To give you quick peace of mind, your tests can be done the same day with results sent back within 2 working days. We do all common and advanced diagnostic tests to help give you an accurate diagnosis quickly.
Heart conditions
More patients trust us than any other private healthcare provider to treat common and complex cardiac conditions. Get to the right specialist the first time and get an answer about your condition.
Cardiac treatments
We provide exceptional specialist treatments in all areas of cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery across our network of outpatient centres and hospitals.
Arrhythmia care
Our teams of electrophysiology (EP) specialists offer complete care for every type of abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia.
Coronary artery care
Our leading cardiologists offer expert diagnosis and treatment for coronary artery disease. From tests to advanced surgery, we provide rapid, personalised care.
Paediatric cardiology
Our paediatric cardiac service offers highly specialised care for babies, children and teens with complex heart conditions.
Heart failure
Heart failure is a cardiac condition where your heart is unable to pump enough blood around your body. There are different levels of severity, with different treatment options available.
Heart Health Check London
Our comprehensive Heart Health Check service in London gives you a full picture of your cardiac health to help you feel reassured or make an early diagnosis of a problem.
Locations
With 15 cardiac centres across London, Manchester and Birmingham, you won’t have to wait long for an investigation or procedure. You or your loved one can be seen by a cardiovascular or thoracic specialist at a time and date that suits you.
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
Accessing private health care
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll offer you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
The process
What to expect
From the moment you step through the door, until you’re ready to leave, we want you to feel as comfortable and reassured as possible.
One of the ways we can put you at ease is to let you know what to expect at each stage of your cardiac investigation and treatment process.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in the FAQ section below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team will be happy to help in any way they can.
One of the ways we can put you at ease is to let you know what to expect at each stage of your cardiac investigation and treatment process.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in the FAQ section below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team will be happy to help in any way they can.
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Initial consultation
Whether you’ve self-referred or have a referral from a GP, the first step will be an initial consultation with one of our consultant cardiologists to find out more about your health, medical history, symptoms and lifestyle.
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Tests and scans
During your initial appointment, your consultant will also carry out any relevant diagnostic tests to gain a better picture of your overall heart health and any heart conditions. This might include:
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiac CT scan
- Stress echocardiogram
- Chest x-ray
- Blood tests including cardiac risk blood profile
- Stress test
- Coronary angiogram
- Doppler scan
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Treatment
Once they’ve confirmed a diagnosis, our specialists will recommend the most suitable treatment plan for you. Depending on your condition, this may include lifestyle changes, non-invasive interventions (usually carried out as a day case), or cardiac surgery.
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Follow up and ongoing care
Following any treatment or interventions, our team is here to support you through your recovery, ensuring you’ll be in safe hands at every stage.
Cardiac care FAQs
More than 36,000 patients a year come to us for treatment for everything from arrhythmia to congenital heart defects. We treat the full range of cardiac symptoms and conditions using the very latest cardiac treatments, including open, minimally invasive, endoscopic and robotically assisted surgery. All with the highest patient outcomes.
Our network of outpatient centres and hospitals across the UK provides exceptional specialist care in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery, including heart, lungs and vascular care. Our private cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are dedicated to delivering personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Our network of outpatient centres and hospitals across the UK provides exceptional specialist care in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery, including heart, lungs and vascular care. Our private cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are dedicated to delivering personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Many heart conditions can go undiagnosed, but the complications that arise from them are preventable. Getting your heart checked out – even if you don’t have any symptoms – can be a literal life-saver. HCA UK’s Heart Health Check gives you peace of mind by identifying and lowering your risk of serious conditions, including coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure and stroke. We also offer this service in Birmingham.
As the UK’s No.1 provider of private cardiac care, we offer rapid access to expert private cardiologists and cardiac specialists across London, Birmingham and Manchester. Our heart team can book you an appointment with a cardiac specialist in as little as 24 hours.
The clinical outcome for our patients having a procedure for their heart problem has remained more than 99% for the last three years, above the UK national average. Our unrivalled track-record of outstanding outcomes for our patients is a direct reflection of our highly dedicated and experienced consultants, cardiac nurses and patient support staff throughout each of our hospitals.
Whether you have a family history of cardiac issues or you’re experiencing cardiac symptoms that affect your quality of life, it’s always a good idea to get checked out by a cardiac specialist. Many heart conditions don’t have obvious symptoms and so can easily go undiagnosed.
Should you discover a condition that needs treatment, rest assured we can support you and offer the most appropriate treatment with a suitable cardiac specialist, with an unrivalled track-record of patient outcomes and surgery success rates.
Should you discover a condition that needs treatment, rest assured we can support you and offer the most appropriate treatment with a suitable cardiac specialist, with an unrivalled track-record of patient outcomes and surgery success rates.
Cardiac symptoms and conditions can be very stressful on your body. You can help to alleviate some of this stress by looking after yourself with some simple lifestyle changes, including:
- Eating a heart-healthy diet, rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, and low in processed meats, fat and sugar
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Cutting down on alcohol (not exceeding the recommended limit of 14 units per week)
- Giving up smoking
- Taking regular physical exercise: you’ll need to start slowly and build up your activity level gradually. Ask your doctor for advice before starting a new exercise regime.
Instead of opening the chest by cutting through the breastbone, minimal access, endoscopic and robotically assisted surgery usually involves making one or more small incisions.
As an alternative to open heart surgery, minimal-access surgical techniques offer greater choice for patients and can help you or your loved one achieve a better quality of life more quickly, with less pain and scarring.
As an alternative to open heart surgery, minimal-access surgical techniques offer greater choice for patients and can help you or your loved one achieve a better quality of life more quickly, with less pain and scarring.
During your initial cardiology appointment, your specialist will likely need to examine your chest area, so it’s always a good idea to wear loose, comfortable clothing that’s easy to remove or gives easy access to your chest and arms. You may also be offered a hospital gown. We advise comfortable footwear, especially if you’ll be doing a walking test on a treadmill. It’s best not to wear jewellery to your appointment.
Our patients’ stories
Andrew's atrial fibrillation story
"I immediately felt something was not right and stopped swimming. I didn’t have pain, but had palpitations and a shortness of breath. After a while, my heart settled down."
A simple heart screening revealed Mahmoud’s tumour
At 55, Mahmoud had never felt fitter. The orthodontist from northwest London enjoyed daily exercise classes and a range of sports. It was only when a relative was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease that his wife suggested he arrange a routine heart health check-up.
First-time visit to the UK for complex cardiac surgery
Raymond travelled all the way from his home in Houston, Texas to London Bridge Hospital for life-changing cardiac surgery in September 2020. Here he shares his story, and why he’s so grateful for the work of not only his consultant who operated on him, but the entire London Bridge Hospital team.
“Everyone I came into contact with – from the consultants, the ICU teams, the physios and the nurses, to the catering staff – they all went out of their way to be kind and supportive.”