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CARDIAC TREATMENTS
Expert cardiac treatment you can trust
- No.1 in the UK for private cardiac care
- Five specialist cardiac hospitals across London and Birmingham
- Be seen by an expert cardiologist in as little as 24 hours
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CARDIAC TREATMENTS AT HCA UK
Why choose us?
Getting exactly the right diagnosis and treatment for any heart condition is crucial. With HCA UK, you can trust that you’re getting the best private care available. Our leading teams include some of the UK’s most skilled cardiology consultants, who’ve helped over 32,000 patients in the last year alone with every kind of cardiac treatment. It’s one of the reasons we’re rated No.1 for private cardiovascular and thoracic care in the country.
You can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours and you’ll have access to state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic technology delivering fast results. If you’ve got any heart concerns, our caring staff are ready to help.
You can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours and you’ll have access to state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic technology delivering fast results. If you’ve got any heart concerns, our caring staff are ready to help.
99%surgical success rate
5specialist cardiac hospitals
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Innovative treatments
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CARDIAC TREATMENTS
Comprehensive, caring treatment
With decades of expertise, a wealth of experience and the very latest technologies and techniques, we’re able to offer a wide range of cardiac treatments at our five specialist cardiac hospitals in London and Birmingham. You’ll get the rapid, accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment you need at every stage. These are some of the most common cardiac treatments we perform:
Aortic root surgery
Surgery for an aortic aneurysm. If you experience heart related problems that require aortic root surgery, our cardiac experts can help to treat you
Aortic valve surgery
A surgical procedure to correct aortic valve problems by either repairing a damaged valve or replacing it to restore heart function.
Balloon valvuloplasty
VALVULOPLASTY OF THE MITRAL, AORTIC OR PULMONARY VALVE
If you have a narrowed heart valve, you may benefit from a balloon valvuloplasty
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy is a proven way to manage heart failure. Delivered by our leading cardiac specialists, this treatment helps your heart beat more efficiently and relieves day-to-day symptoms.
Cardiac catheter ablation
A cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). You may be referred for this treatment if abnormal heart rhythms are interfering with your quality of life.
Central venous catheter placement
Central line placement or central venous catheter. A tube used to administer treatments such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, food supplements and blood transfusions.
Conduction system pacing
Conduction system pacing is an effective alternative to right ventricular pacing for treating a slow heart rate, and it can also be used in cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
Coronary angioplasty
A non-surgical treatment to widen arteries in the heart that have become narrow or blocked by plaque. You may see a coronary angioplasty referred to as “Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)”.
Electrical cardioversion
At HCA UK, we offer cardioversion as a treatment for arrhythmia. This quick and effective treatment uses a carefully controlled electrical shock or medication to correct an irregular heart rhythm.
Endoscopic cardiac surgery
Less invasive, minimal access surgical technique for mitral and aortic valves, it can be an alternative for open heart surgery (sternotomy). The technique provides more options for patients and can help them achieve a better quality of life more quickly, along with less pain and scarring.
Endovascular aneurysm or aortic repair
A pioneering treatment that uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to help stop an aneurysm from bursting.
Heart bypass surgery (CABG)
Heart bypass surgery is a treatment for coronary heart disease. The coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure helps to restore blood flow to the heart where arteries have become blocked, a condition which can result in pain in the chest or more serious cardiovascular complications.
Heart valve surgery
A surgical procedure to correct heart valve problems by either repairing a damaged valve or replacing it with a new valve.
Hole in the heart surgery
Minimally invasive surgery to close a hole in the heart, this can include patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair.
IVC filter insertion
IVC filter insertion. If you have problems with blood clotting you may need an IVC filter. Our radiology experts can help to treat you.
Leadless pacemakers
A leadless pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device implanted directly into the heart's right ventricle, eliminating the need for external leads or a chest incision.
Left atrial appendage closure
A non-surgical cardiac procedure that can reduce the risk of stroke if you have atrial fibrillation. Also known as a left atrial appendage closure.
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB)
MIDCAB is a surgical procedure conducted on patients who need a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), sometimes offered as an alternative to open heart surgery.
MitraClip®
A minimally invasive treatment for mitral valve leak. The repair of a mitral valve to reduce regurgitation using a highly manoeuvrable trans-catheter technique.
Mitral valve surgery
SURGERY FOR LEAKING OR NARROWED (STENOSED) MITRAL VALVE
Surgery to repair or replace a diseased mitral valve
Pacemakers and defibrillators
If you need a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate your heart’s rhythm, our leading cardiologists and specialist teams can rapidly diagnose and treat your condition in state-of-the-art cardiac facilities.
Patent foraman ovale closure
Repair of a hole in the heart. If you have a hole in the heart known as patent foramen ovale, our HCA UK cardiologists can treat you with closure surgery.
Percutaneous valve treatments
Access world-leading percutaneous valve therapy including TEER/MitraClip, balloon mitral valvuloplasty, TAVI, TMVR and PVL closure to treat heart valve disease without the need for open-heart surgery.
Pericardial aspiration
Pericardial aspiration is a procedure where fluid is drained from around the heart to restore normal heart function.
Personalised external aortic root support (PEARS)
A surgical procedure to repair an aorta root affected by Marfan Syndrome
Radiofrequency (RF) ablation
Radiofrequency ablation, or RF ablation, is a nonsurgical procedure used to treat conditions affecting the body's neurological and cardiac systems – from chronic pain to irregular heart rhythm.
Renal denervation
Percutaneous catheter-based renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat patients that have high blood pressure that’s resistant to conventional tablet therapies, also known as resistant hypertension.
Septal myectomy
Surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). surgical procedure to remove part of the thickened heart muscle wall caused by HCM.
Stent surgery
A stent is a small, expandable metal mesh tube that can be inserted into narrowed arteries to restore blood flow. This is usually done to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) caused by the build-up of fatty plaque.
TAVI
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive procedure that’s used as an alternative to open-heart surgery for patients who have aortic stenosis. It involves replacing the aortic valve in the heart.
Ventricular-atrial shunt | HCA UK
A PROCEDURE TO DRAIN FLUID ON THE BRAIN
Treatment for diagnosed hydrocephalus
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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CARDIAC TREATMENT JOURNEY
What to expect
You may be experiencing heart symptoms for the first time or be managing an ongoing condition that requires regular treatment. Whatever your needs, we’ll make sure you know exactly what’s happening and are supported throughout the process.
Cardiac treatments can cover everything from lifestyle changes through to major surgery. Your specific treatment will be precisely tailored to your condition, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect. Our teams will always be here to explain everything in person too, so if you have any questions, we’ll be happy to help.
Cardiac treatments can cover everything from lifestyle changes through to major surgery. Your specific treatment will be precisely tailored to your condition, but this will give you a good idea of what to expect. Our teams will always be here to explain everything in person too, so if you have any questions, we’ll be happy to help.
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Initial consultation
You might be referred by your GP or one of our GPs here at HCA UK, or you can self-refer by calling our cardiac referral line on 020 7616 4988. However you come to us, we’ll get you booked in quickly to see one of our consultant cardiologists.
You can talk to your consultant about your symptoms, and they’ll carry out a thorough physical assessment. They’ll ask you about your medical and family history, your overall health and any diagnosis you may already have received, before recommending any scans or tests.
You can talk to your consultant about your symptoms, and they’ll carry out a thorough physical assessment. They’ll ask you about your medical and family history, your overall health and any diagnosis you may already have received, before recommending any scans or tests.
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Tests and scans
Your specialist may arrange for you to have several tests and scans to help accurately diagnose your condition. Some of these may happen on the day of your first consultation and can include:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity
- Echocardiogram (ECHO) to look at the structure of your heart and valves and assess how well it functions and pumps
- A 24-hour tape and exercise test, which will be reviewed with the most appropriate specialist
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Results and diagnosis
We know that waiting is worrying, so you’ll get your test results back within 48 hours. Then you’ll have a follow-up consultation with your cardiologist, who’ll talk you through the findings in detail, and give you a precise diagnosis.
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Treatment
There’s a wide range of cardiac conditions, and ways to treat them. Your consultant will discuss your specific condition, and the potential treatment options, in detail. Those might range from relatively simple steps such as lifestyle changes or ongoing monitoring, through to medication or surgery.
You’ll be given ample time to ask questions, help to weigh up any risks and benefits, and your consultant will support you to make an informed decision about the best way to treat your condition. If you need any further tests or specialist help, we can seamlessly arrange that within the extensive HCA network.
You’ll be given ample time to ask questions, help to weigh up any risks and benefits, and your consultant will support you to make an informed decision about the best way to treat your condition. If you need any further tests or specialist help, we can seamlessly arrange that within the extensive HCA network.
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Follow up and ongoing support
Our expert, caring teams will be available to help you with every aspect of your ongoing care and treatment, from monitoring or medication to managing your recovery from surgery. We’re here for you.
Our locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
Cardiac treatment FAQ
We’re rated No.1 on the UK for private cardiac and thoracic care, and we successfully treated 32,000 patients in the last year alone. Our skilled, experienced and expert teams have access to the latest technologies and techniques, and we have five specialist cardiac hospitals within our network.
Your heart is a complex organ and can benefit from a huge range of treatments and interventions depending on your symptoms, your age and your medical history. The best way to determine the precise, tailored treatment option for you is to arrange an initial consultation with one of our expert cardiologists. They can get you on the path to an accurate diagnosis and a recommendation for treatment.
We have four specialist cardiac hospitals in London: the Harley Street Clinic, London Bridge Hospital, The Wellington Hospital and the Portland Hospital which specialises in treating women and children. We also have the Harborne Hospital, our specialist cardiac hospital in Birmingham. They’re all expertly staffed and fully equipped to help you.
It’s very safe. Any surgery carries some risks, which your consultant will discuss with you in detail before your procedure, but we have a 99% success rate across the thousands of cardiac surgical procedures we carry out every year.
Our patients’ stories
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.
Kirti's heart rhythm story
How a life-changing cardiac procedure stopped Kirti worrying about her heart health. Kirti first felt a heart palpitation back in 2016 whilst out shopping. After delaying seeking specialist advice, she sought the expertise of Dr Mike Koa-Wing, Consultant Cardiologist at The Wellington Hospital, in 2020 after the palpations got worse. Here Kirti shares her story.
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.
“From the day I arrived for my angiogram, to the moment I was discharged, I was treated like royalty.”