Private Cardiology

Our expert Consultant Cardiologists can use a range of investigation techniques including those below and other methods to diagnose what is causing your symptoms.

• Heart Scans
• ECG (electrocardiogram)
• ECHO (echocardiogram)

The benefit of choosing to have medical investigations at Pall Mall Medical is that we offer appointments without any waiting lists, giving you peace of mind that you will receive a diagnosis quickly. You do not need an NHS referral letter to see a Consultant Cardiologist, we offer a direct call and book system for all patients.

Our consultants are able to assess heart conditions and perform investigations whether blood testing or a range of specialist scans. Our Cardiologists are also able to refer to our private diagnostic centre at our own hospital in Newton-Le-Willows. If needed for your investigation, we can provide specialist tests and radiological imaging such as angiograms, private MRI scans, CT scans, ultrasound scans, ECG, ECHO and the heart assessment of your calcium CT score.

It’s important to book a private cardiologist appointment if you’re experiencing any symptoms of heart disease.

In extreme circumstances, a heart condition can be a matter of life and death. Thankfully, your body has ways to warn you if something’s not right. Warning signs include, chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, irregular heartbeats or swelling of the legs, ankles and feet.

At Pall Mall, we can quickly and easily book you in for a consultation with a fast test turnaround. We’ll use a variety of diagnostic methods to get to the root cause of any heart-related problems you are experiencing, offering help and guidance to put your mind at ease and get your health back to top shape.

If left unchecked, heart conditions could escalate to potentially life-threatening levels, such as cardiac arrest, so it is recommended a cardiologist is seen at the first sign of any heart-related concerns.

No matter the heart concern you’re facing, the Pall Mall team is here to help - even if simply for a checkup. Book a private consultation with a skilled cardiologist today.

Although they sound similar, an Echocardiogram (ECHO) and an Electrocardiogram (ECG) are two very different tests used to assess heart health.

An Echocardiogram uses ultrasound waves to create moving images of your heart. It shows the structure and function of the heart, how the chambers and valves are working, how well blood is being pumped, and whether there are any abnormalities such as valve disease, congenital defects, or damage from a previous heart attack.

• Assesses the physical structure of the heart

• Detects problems with valves, muscle, and blood flow

• Non-invasive and painless, usually takes 30–60 minutes

An Electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of your heart. It measures how fast your heart is beating, whether your rhythm is regular, and can detect signs of arrhythmias, heart attacks, or other electrical disturbances.

• Measures the heart’s electrical signals

• Detects irregular rhythms, heart strain, or previous heart damage

• Quick, non-invasive test that takes only a few minutes

Making lifestyle changes such as increased exercise or dietary changes can sometimes be all that is necessary to treat atherosclerosis, and a private cardiologist can help plan any changes needed to be made.

If the condition is more serious or persisting despite lifestyle changes, the private cardiologist may make medication recommendations. These include:

• Statin medication: to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, which reduces atherosclerosis build up
• Blood pressure medication: to alleviate the more severe symptoms

Together, these treatments should reduce the symptoms and risks present from peripheral artery disease, and continued support from a private cardiologist will prevent the condition from escalating again.

For more advanced cases of heart disease, surgery may be advised

Coronary artery disease can present a high risk of cardiac arrest, so immediate surgery options may be presented by a private cardiologist to lower these risks.

Coronary artery disease treatment is often in the form of coronary angioplasty, which is a minimally invasive surgery, however in In certain cases, coronary artery bypass graft surgery will need to be performed.

When suffering from high-risk heart conditions, a private cardiologist will always be available to help you manage it, with same-day appointments, on top of standard follow-up appointments.

It is recommended to see a private cardiologist regularly when at high risk of heart complications. Your private cardiologist will perform a variety of standard tests to ensure your treatment plan is working as intended, as well as talking you through treatment options to consider in the future.

At Pall Mall, one of our private cardiologists can assist you if you have recently suffered from cardiac arrest or a heart attack, providing a tailored treatment plan and aftercare. Regardless of whether there is a known heart condition or not, a cardiac arrest diagnosis will be performed following a collapse to find the cause and treat as appropriate.

If you suspect you are currently experiencing heart difficulties, your private cardiologists will recommend you take a heart scan. Scans are carried out in the diagnosis to identify the type and severity of the heart condition, as well as during the treatment process to monitor the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.

At Pall Mall Medical, we have a wide variety of heart scans available at our cardiology consultation appointments, designed to give you clarity and peace of mind regarding your heart condition and best next steps for you to take.

Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and controlling & monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels are key to heart health. It’s also important to find out your risk of heart disease particularly if you have heart disease or conditions in your family history and get regular health screens or consultations if you have any concerns.

While not all heart conditions can be completely reversed, many can be effectively managed and improved. With the right combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and specialist treatment, it’s often possible to slow or even halt disease progression. Regular monitoring and ongoing care with a cardiologist are key to maintaining and improving your heart health.

We work with all the major private medical insurance providers. This means you may be able to cover the cost of this service by using your medical insurance policy.  You should always contact your insurer before booking an appointment. Your insurer will check that your policy covers this service at Pall Mall Medical and they can pre-authorise your treatment. You'll need to provide us with your insurer details and pre-authorisation code when you get in touch.