Cardiology
The Cardiology Department provides a comprehensive range of
cardiac investigations as well as providing acute monitoring for
all cardiac catheter cases in the Angiography Suite. All reports are reported by a
team of Consultant Cardiologists and dispatched within 24 - 48
hours by special courier service in the London area. The Department
also offers 24hr technician cover for acute emergencies.
Services
- Routine 12 lead electrocardiograms
- Exercise stress tests
- Echocardiograms with Doppler
- - EGG, echo with doppler, 24hr blood pressure monitoring
- Myoview exercise tests in conjunction with the Nuclear Medicine
Department. Myoview scans involve a short half-life isotope giving
greater sensitivity in the detection of minor cardiac defects.
Additional Information
All tests require an appointment except routine 12 lead ECG’s and
spirometry.
How doctors can refer patients
Doctors can refer patients using printed request forms which are
available by download below, directly from Cardiology or
alternatively please call the Department directly (contact details
to the right) to make an appointment.
How members of the public can access the
department
Patients must be referred by their Doctor.
We have prepared some test information leaflets for patients in
PDF format. To download these please click on the links
below:
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