Arrhythmia care

Our teams of EP specialists offer complete care for every type of abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia. Your symptoms will include:

  • Palpitations
  • Racing heart beat
  • Fainting (syncope)
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
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    About cardiac electrophysiology

    Cardiac electrophysiology looks specifically at the rhythm of your heart, and so an electrophysiologist is an expert in the heart’s electrical system that controls your heart’s rhythm. If there’s something wrong with the electrical sequence, your heart might beat with an irregular pattern, or go too fast or too slow.

    You might feel heart palpitations, you might feel dizzy and tired, or you might not have any symptoms at all. Whatever the case, our specialists can explain whether it is something you can manage with medicines, or whether you would benefit from treatment like an ablation, a procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms.

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    Some of the heart rhythm conditions we treat

    Our heart team can book you a cardiac specialist appointment for the next working day* on: 020 7616 4988

    Atrial fibrillation

    Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm abnormality that affects over two million people in the UK and raises the risk of serious health complications, yet often goes undiagnosed. 

    Atrial flutter

    Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that increases the risks of a stroke and can weaken the heart muscle. 

    Atrial tachycardia

    Atrial tachycardia is a form of supraventricular tachycardiac (SVT), an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that causes a sudden, rapid heart beat.

    Bradycardia

    From complex cardiothoracic surgery to tests and diagnostics procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

    Cardiac arrhythmia

    Arrhythmia is any disturbance of the normal electrical activity of your heart, causing an irregular or abnormally fast or slow heartbeat. They’re common and often highly treatable or manageable. 

    Ectopic beat

    CARDIAC ECTOPY


    ‘Ectopic’ means out of place and refers to an irregular heart beat that is usually harmless

    Private cardioversion treatment

    Cardioversion is a procedure used to restore a regular heart rhythm. If you have an arrhythmia, we offer rapid access to specialists and the most suitable treatment options. 

    Heart block

    From complex cardiothoracic surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

    Premature atrial and ventricular contractions

    Sick sinus syndrome

    From complex cardiothoracic surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

    Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome

    Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

    From complex cardiothoracic surgery to cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional heart care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

    Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

    V-FIB


    This condition can be life-threatening and requires immediate attention to restore your heart to its normal rhythm

    Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

    VENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA


    Ventricular tachycardia is an arrhythmia which causes your heart to pump abnormally fast and inefficiently

    Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

    A heart condition which can cause a rapid heart rate. WPW syndrome is a congenital heart condition which causes the heart to suddenly beat abnormally fast.

    Hear from our patients and staff

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    Susan's journey to heart health

    A family history of cardiac issues and annual check-ups unveiled a series of new conditions.
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    What is a pacemaker?

    Treatment options

    Our heart team can book you a cardiac specialist appointment for the next working day* on: 020 7616 4988

    Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)

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

    Private 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. 

    ICD implantation and management

    Lead extraction

    Leadless pacemaker implant and management

    Pacemakers and defibrillators

    REGULATING YOUR HEARTBEAT WITH A PACEMAKER OR DEFIBRILLATOR

     

    Implantation of an electrical device to manage the speed of the your heartbeat

    Pacemaker and defibrillator management

    From complex cardiothoracic surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

    Private radiofrequency (RF) ablation procedure

    Radiofrequency ablation, or RF ablation, is a nonsurgical procedure. HCA UK's experts provide radiofrequency ablation to treat conditions affecting the body's neurological and cardiac systems.

    Locations

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    London Bridge Hospital

    27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
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    The Portland Hospital

    205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
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    The Harley Street Clinic

    35 Weymouth Street  W1G 8BJ London
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    Get the best cardiac care with HCA UK

    We provide exceptional specialist care in all areas of cardiology and cardiac surgery across our network of outpatient centres and hospitals. As the UK's No.1 provider of private cardiac care, our multidisciplinary teams have cared for thousands of patients, just like you.

    If heart symptoms are affecting your quality of life, we’re here to help. Our heart team is available to book an appointment with a cardiac specialist.