Cardiology Services in Bolton

Private cardiology services at The Beaumont Hospital in Bolton.

Cardiovascular disease, a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, causes more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK, that’s on average one death every three minutes*.

So it’s important to be aware of warning signs that could indicate a problem and suggest it’s time to see a doctor for a check-up.

At Beaumont Hospital in Bolton, we offer a directly accessible cardiology service for patients with suspected and known heart problems. This service is complemented by a range of non-invasive investigations. Experienced consultants and medical staff work closely together to expertly manage patients who may be suffering from heart disease.

People visit us from across Lancashire and the North West, from local areas including Wigan, Bury, Chorley, Leigh, Worsley and Burnley. We also welcome patients from across the UK as well as abroad. When you go private, you can choose which hospital and which consultant are the best fit for you.

Symptoms of heart conditions may include:

Chest pain
Breathlessness
Palpitations
Dizzy spells and blackouts
Tiredness or lethargy

Conditions managed include:

Angina
Heart rhythm problems
Valve disease
Heart muscle problems
Heart disease risk factor management e.g. treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension) and high blood cholesterol

Treatments and procedures

The following cardiology procedures are non-invasive and can be performed at Beaumont Hospital:

Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Stress electrocardiogram
Implantable loop recorders for long term monitoring
Echocardiogram
Ambulatory ECG monitor (Holter) and event recorders
Ambulatory blood pressure recording
Cardioversion

All of the above investigations are interpreted and reported on by our experienced team of consultant cardiologists, all of which have clinics throughout the week. Following investigation, any patient who may require surgical intervention can be referred to The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle for further treatment.

Health assessments

At Beaumont Hospital we also offer a comprehensive health assessment for patients who have a family history of heart problems, or who wish to monitor their heart fitness in order to detect early signs of a problem. You can find out more about our different health assessments here.

Treatment at Beaumont Hospital in Bolton is available to all, whether you have private medical insurance or are looking to pay for treatment yourself.

If you’re worried about your heart health, don’t hesitate and contact Beaumont Hospital today. For more information on the range of cardiology services and treatments available please call 01204 404 404, or alternatively, make an online enquiry.

* www.bhf.org.uk/-/media/files/research/heart-statistics/bhf-cvd-statistics---uk-factsheet.pdf?la=en