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Berkshire Heart Clinic

The Berkshire Heart Clinic, in Reading, Berkshire, is made up of a group of highly trained cardiologists practicing out of Dunedin Hospital in Reading.

We offer a consultant led rapid access clinic, ensuring that patients can have all the appropriate assessments and be seen in the quickest possible time – typically within 24 hours.

The clinic offers a comprehensive service to our patients, enabling us to care for you from the initial diagnosis and investigations on your first visit through to agreeing the treatment plan at any subsequent consultations. 

Conditions treated at the Berkshire Heart Clinic:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart failure
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertension

Our Cardiology tests

At Spire Dunedin Hospital at our cardiology unit, in Reading,  we have a range of heart assessments designed to help give you peace of mind.  We offer a range of non-invasive cardiology investigations to help your consultant or GP assess the health of your heart.  These include:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
    Measures both the rate and the electrical conduction of the heart.
  • ECG monitors
    Meausres the heart’s electrical activity and rhythm to track changes in activity over a period of time.
  • Blood pressure monitors
    Record the change in your 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.
  • Event recorder
    If you suffer from only occasional symptoms, this monitor is provided for longer periods of time in order to capture information regarding the event.
  • 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.
  • Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)
    CMR is a safe non-invasive test that provides clear visions of heart function and anatomy. It can highlight heart problems such as congenital heart defects, heart valve problems or coronary heart disease.

We have a range of self referral cardiac health assessments to suit the individual needs of patients, including a Full Cardiac and Sports Assessment.

Our Cardiologists

Dr Tony Chow MD FRCP

Dr Chow graduated from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London. He is trained in General Medicine and Cardiology with specialist interests in heart rhythm disorders as well as heart failure and complex cardiac devices. He runs a tertiary arrhythmia service and research centre at the Heart Hospital UCLH and has developed the specialist electrophysiology service in Berkshire. Dr Chow is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and is the joint clinical lead for Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death in the Thames Valley.

Appointments & Enquiries: 0845 094 1999
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Dr Andrew Elkington

Dr Elkingon graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine. He has trained in cardiology at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Bristol Heart Institute and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide. He was a CORDA Research Fellow at the Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, where he was awarded an MD for his work on the assessment of myocardial perfusion. He is experienced in all aspects of adult cardiology, with particular interest in cardiac imaging with echocardiography, MRI and CT.

Appointments & enquiries: 0118 955 3433
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Dr Charlie McKenna

Dr McKenna’s clinical cardiology training took place in the City Hospital, Belfast, the Mater Hospital, Dublin, the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh and more recently the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. He completed his MD thesis on dilated cardiomyopathy during this time and also spent 18 months at the Mayo Clinic, USA as an interventional research fellow. He is experienced in all aspects of adult cardiology with sub special interests including intervention and heart failure.

 Appointments & enquiries: 0118 955 3433
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Dr William Orr

Dr Orr is a graduate of Royal London Hospital Medical College and trained in Cardiology in Reading and Oxford 1993-2001. He was a British Heart Foundation Junior Research Fellow, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Oxford 1996-98, investigating atrial arrhythmias and the role of biatrial pacing in their prevention after cardiac surgery.
He is a Cardiologist for Reading Football Club and is currently the Clinical Director of Thames Valley Cardiac Network. 

Appointment & enquiries: 0118 955 3433
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Dr Jon Swinburn

Dr Swinburn’s medical training was at Cambridge University and Charing Cross Medical School. His research focused on echocardiography and angina and he has published widely in these areas and was awarded an MD for this work. He has also participated in local and international trials in the fields of heart attack and heart failure. At the Royal Berkshire Hospital Dr Swinburn has developed the echocardiography service and set up the implantable defibrillator service. He is experienced in all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions.

Appointments & enquiries: 0845 094 1824
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Dr Nicos Spyrou

Dr Spyrou is a graduate of St George’s Medical School. His training in Cardiology was at St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals. His MD thesis was on the remodelling of the heart following myocardial infarction, undertaken at the MRC unit at the Hammersmith Hospital.  He is experienced in all aspects of Cardiology, with a special interest in coronary intervention/angioplasty. He was instrumental in setting up the angioplasty service in Reading. He performs angioplasty at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital as well as the Harley Street Clinic.

 Appointments & enquiries: 0845 094 1999
See profile for Dr Spyrou

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The Berkshire Heart Clinic has a new comprehensive website detailing the clinic, consultants and assessments available.

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Appointments and enquiries

To make an appointment with a consultant at the Berkshire Heart Clinic please contact the relevant secretary;

  • Dr Tony Chow - 0845 094 1999
  • Dr Andrew Elkington - 0118 955 3433
  • Dr Charlie McKenna - 0118 955 3433
  • Dr William Orr - 0118 955 3433
  • Dr Nicos Spyrou - 0845 094 1999
  • Dr Jon Swinburn - 0845 094 1824

Cardiac news and events

The Berkshire Heart Clinic consultants are involved in numerous hospital activities, as well as GP Education events. Please click on a link below to find out what the Berkshire Heart Clinic has been up to recently.

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