Seeing a cardiologist can feel like a big step, especially if you are unsure whether your symptoms are serious enough. Many people delay seeking specialist advice because they hope symptoms will settle or assume they are part of everyday stress or ageing. In reality, early assessment often provides reassurance and, when needed, allows heart conditions

A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. This interruption prevents brain cells from receiving oxygen and nutrients, which can cause damage within minutes. A stroke is a medical emergency and requires urgent treatment to reduce the risk of long term disability or death. Often we see hear

An echocardiogram test in Kent is one of the most useful ways to assess how the heart is working. An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create moving images of the heart, allowing doctors to see the heart muscle, valves, and blood flow in real time. Many people are referred for an echocardiogram after experiencing symptoms such

An ECG test in East Sussex is a quick and reliable way to check how your heart is beating. ECG stands for electrocardiogram. The test records the heart’s electrical activity and helps identify rhythm problems, signs of strain, or evidence of previous heart damage. People are often referred for an ECG after experiencing palpitations, chest

Arrhythmias are conditions that affect the rhythm of the heartbeat. Instead of beating in a steady, regular pattern, the heart may beat too fast, too slowly, or irregularly. Some arrhythmias are harmless and cause little disruption, while others need careful assessment and treatment to reduce the risk of complications. Regularly we see patients who attend

Cardioversion is a medical treatment used to restore a normal heart rhythm when the heart is beating irregularly or too fast. It is most commonly used for certain types of arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter. The aim of cardioversion is to reset the heart’s rhythm so it beats in a regular, coordinated

A CT coronary angiogram is a detailed heart scan that looks at the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply oxygen rich blood to the heart muscle. It helps identify narrowing or blockages caused by plaque build up and is one of the most accurate non invasive tests for assessing coronary artery disease. At West

A myocardial perfusion (MPS) scan is a specialised heart test that shows how well blood flows to the heart muscle. It helps identify areas of the heart that may not be receiving enough blood, usually due to narrowing or blockages in the coronary arteries. Myocardial perfusion scans can be suggested to patients with chest pain,

Long QT syndrome is a condition that affects the electrical system of the heart. It causes a delay in how the heart recharges between beats, which can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms. These rhythm changes can sometimes lead to fainting, seizures, or in rare cases, sudden cardiac arrest. Patients who have been diagnosed

An electrocardiogram, usually shortened to ECG, is a simple test that records the electrical activity of the heart. Cardiologists use it to check how regularly the heart is beating and whether the electrical signals that control each heartbeat are working as they should. An ECG is one of the most commonly used tests in cardiology.