Cardiologist Harley Street | Harley Street Medical

For quick and convenient private cardiology care from world-class heart specialists, look no further than Harley Street Medical. Our first-rate cardiology team offers a range of diagnostic cardiology tests using the latest state-of-the-art equipment, as well as ongoing management of long-term conditions.

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Single-channel ECG patch

A single-channel ECG patch is a simple and convenient way to perform an ‘ambulatory ECG’ (while you are walking around and doing your usual activities) over a period of days. This test helps your cardiologist to monitor your heart over a longer period of time and to detect any irregular heart rhythms.

Types of cardiology test available at
Harley Street Medical

We offer a range of non-invasive cardiology tests and investigations at Harley Street Medical including

Echocardiogram

Sometimes known as an ‘echo’, an echocardiogram (ECG) is an ultrasound scan that shows an image of the heart and blood vessels. It can reveal important information about the structure of your heart and how well blood is flowing through your blood vessels.

Do I need to see a cardiologist?

If you have been experiencing symptoms and have been told by your GP that you need to see a cardiologist, it’s important to be seen as quickly as possible. The leading cardiology consultants at Harley Street Medical specialise in diagnosing and treating heart and vascular conditions, and with immediate appointments available, it’s good to know that you can proceed with your treatment plan with no need to wait on a list.

Electrochardiagram (ECG)

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a device that is used to check your heart rhythm and electrical activity. The test is often used alongside other tests to help diagnose and monitor conditions affecting the heart.

The test should be taken when you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Chest pain
  • Palpitations (suddenly noticeable heartbeats)
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath

The test involves placing some electrodes on your chest, arms and legs. They will record the electrical activity generated by the sinus node, which is where the electrical impulse is formed, and its transmission to the different areas of the heart.

The device will be able to show any arrhythmias, which is where the heart beats either too slow, too quickly or irregularly. Coronary heart disease, where the hearts blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances. Any previous or current heart attack due to the blocked heart arteries. The test will also be able to show any cardiomyopathy which is where the hear walls become thickened or enlarged.

Echocardiagram

An Echocardiogram ultrasound scan that shows an image of the heart and blood vessels. It can reveal important information about the structure of your heart and how well blood is flowing through your blood vessels. The test takes around 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

The test should be taken when you experience any of the following:

  • Shortness of Breath 🡪 It could be a sign of a valve leakage or narrowing or a weak heart muscle or blocked arteries not supplying enough blood to your heart muscle.
  • Chest Pain 🡪 It could be sign of blocked arteries, or a clot in your lungs or inflammation of the layer around your heart.
  • Palpitations 🡪 They could be signs of structural diseases of your heart muscle or valves.
  • Loss of Consciousness 🡪 It could be indicative of obstruction of the blood flow leaving the heart and going to your brain, due to a heart valve narrowing.
  • After a stroke 🡪 you should exclude clots originating from the heart, which could have migrated to the brain, or holes in the heart.
  • Prior to major surgery 🡪 if you had already heart problems in the past, in order to make sure that the heart muscle is contracting well and is able to cope with the general anaesthesia.
Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)

The Exercise Tolerance Test records the electrical activity of your heart whilst you are on a running machine, the heart works harder and pumps more blood through the stress that is elicited. The changes in the electrical activity are recorded by a continuous ECG, it also allows to record and monitor a continuous blood pressure which can result in hypertension or hypotension. 

On the day of the test, you should arrive in comfortable clothes and trainer shoes, you will have small electrodes placed to your chest. These electrodes will record your heart activity during the exercise which entails walking and then running on a treadmill. This test will take between 10 to 15 minutes depending on the how fast you reach the heart rate that causes enough stress on the heart.

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24h Blood Pressure Monitor

The 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor records blood pressure whilst you are performing your daily tasks. This test allows the cardiologist to assess whether you are suffering from high blood pressure. This is essential as appropriate treatment can be initiated to prevent a heart attack or stroke. 

To perform the test, a cuff will be fit around your arm and will inflate every half an hour, taking the blood pressure readings. You will be able to perform your day-to-day task without much change. After the completion an average reading will be generated and compared to a normal desired blood pressure.  

The test should be taken if you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Headache 
  • Dizziness 
  • Shortness of Breath
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What happens when I call to book an appointment?

When you call to book an appointment at Harley Street Medical, you will be offered either a face-to-face consultation or a telephone conversation with an experienced cardiology consultant. At your initial 30 minute appointment, you will be asked a series of questions about your symptoms and your medical history, and will be given the opportunity to ask the consultant about anything else that is worrying you. Depending on your symptoms, you may be offered a series of tests to investigate what’s behind your heart-related problems. At every stage you will be kept fully informed about your treatment and will be able to deal directly with your specialist if you have any questions or concerns.

How will I receive my results?

After completion of any tests, the cardiology team will assess this and produce a summary report for you. Your results will be kept confidential at all times, as per your preference, the results will be either emailed or posted to you. In this report, the team will summarise their findings and will also highlight any recommendations and advise. If there is anything that you would like to discuss further with our cardiology team, we will arrange a follow up appointment either in person or over the phone.

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Why choose Harley Street Medical

At Harley Street Medical, we are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to all our patients. Our team of leading cardiologists is supported by a team of friendly, efficient and dedicated nurses, physiotherapists and other medical professionals, and should you require their care and expertise, you will also have access to consultants with other specialisms.

With state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, comfortable facilities and quick access to the treatment you need, you can be confident that our cardiology team will take the best possible care of your heart.

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