Spire Cardiff Hospital offers a wide range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions to patients throughout Wales. Whether you require an investigation into chest pain, have a disturbance in your heart rhythm (an arrhythmia) or need treatment for heart disease or in deed any other heart conditions, we have a heart specialist that can help.
Let us assess the health of your heart at Spire Cardiff Hospital
Heart Surgery
Any type of surgery is worrying, however, we recognise that this is especially the case with heart surgery.
Whether you require coronary artery bypass grafts or a valve replacement with our state of the art ICU facility and experienced nursing staff you can be sured, you'll be in safe hands. Our consultant led care, enables us to look after you as an individual, whilst also being there to support your family through your recovery.
At Spire Cardiff Hospital heart surgery is undertaken by a highly skilled Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor Von Oppell .
For further information on our cardiac surgery service please call our customer services team on 029 2054 2509 or complete our online enquiry form.
Cardiology
At Spire Cardiff Hospital our rapid access cardiology clinic offers appointments with a consultant cardiologist within 24 hours of referral. Our patients undergo a thorough clinical review, with one of our specialist cardiologists who may recommend a diagnostic test appropriate for your clinical need.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Measures both the rate and the electrical conduction of the heart.
- ECG monitors - Measures the heart's electrical activity and rhythm to track changes in activity over a period of time.
- Blood pressure monitors - Records the change in blood pressure with activity by measuring your blood pressure at intervals over a period of time
- Exercise ECG test - Assesses the blood supply to the muscle of the heart via the coronary arteries, or assesses the heart's response to exercise.
- Echocardiogram - Provides a specialised ultrasound scan of the heart to give a range of information including the size, function and pressures of the heart, as well as information regarding the heart valves.
Consultants also have access to specialist investigations for those patients who may require a further procedure such as;
Waiting for test results can be concerning, we therefore understand that you'll want to have your results as quickly as possible. Your results may be provided at the time of your consultation, however, some tests will need an indepth analysis and may take longer to process. In these cases your doctor will usually receive a report and then contact you with the results.
Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Prevention
Heart attacks and strokes are the biggest killers of both men and women. Often the first clinical presentation of heart disease is with a heart attack or stroke, many of which are fatal. However our specialist preventative cardiovascular risk service uses advanced screening protocols that accurately establish your risk of heart attack or stroke. This provides patients with the best possible information allowing you to make the right choices for your future health. Professor Julian Halcox, a Consultant Cardiologist who specialises in the prevention of cardiac disease, will carefully evaluate your test results and work with you throughout your consultation to develop a personalised management plan that will reduce your future risk of suffering from heart disease.
Direct Access Echocardiogram
We understand that when you’re unwell you need rapid access to specialist consultants. Dr Nav Masani Consultant Cardiologist, offers a direct GP referral for a specialised echocardiogram test. This specialist ultrasound scan of the heart, provides a range of information including the size, function and pressures of the heart, as well as looking at the heart valves.
Direct Access Services
Our highly qualified cardiacphysiologist offers direct referrals for BP and ECG monitoring. This provides your GP with quick and easy access to the test they may need to assist your recovery. Where possible, your GP will receive a report within 48hours providing you with the peace of mind of an efficient service. To book an appointment call 029 2054 2536.
Why choose us
All our specialist cardiologists and cardiac surgeons holds substansive NHS posts within the local NHS. Ensuring quality and individualized care, together with the expert treatment.
For further information on our cardiac services at Spire Cardiff Hospital call 029 2054 2509 or complete our online enquiry form.