Cardiology service

Are you worried about your heart? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important part of looking after your heart. Some aspects of an individual’s lifestyle can contribute to their risk of cardiovascular disease.

It is important to be aware of warning signs that could indicate a problem and to see your doctor for a check-up.

Symptoms may include:

• Chest pain
• Breathlessness
• Palpitations
• Dizzy spells and blackouts

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate offers a directly accessible cardiology service for patients with suspected and known heart problems. This service is complemented by a range of non-invasive cardiology investigations. Using the close working relationship of the consultant and staff at The Duchy Hospital, patients with many aspects of heart disease can be expertly managed.

Conditions managed include:

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

Treatments and  procedures

The following cardiology procedures are non-invasive and can be performed at The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Ambulatory ECG monitor (Holter) and event recorders

These tests are particularly useful in patients presenting with palpitations, dizziness or blackouts and allow accurate diagnosis and management of heart rhythm disturbances.

All of the above investigations are interpreted and reported by our experienced team of consultant cardiologists, all of which have clinics throughout the week. Please note the initial and follow up consultation fees would be additional to any of the above tests.

To make an appointment or for further information about the cardiology services at The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, please call 01423 567136 or alternatively, make an enquiry online.