Cardiology

Do you have concerns about your heart health? Get reassurance from aexp

At Enigma Healthcare, we offer a range of cardiovascular screening tests and assessments. Early prevention of heart disease saves lives.

Cardiology is the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system. This includes the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries. At Enigma Healthcare we have regular clinics with a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologists.

Our range of cardiac tests diagnose and manage patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including arrhythmia, heart disease, high and low blood pressure (hypertension).

Consultant Cardiology Clinics

For a more in-depth assessment and management plan we offer a consultation with one of our experienced Consultant Cardiologists.

Dr Timothy Gray

Cardiologist

Dr Babak Nazari

Cardiologist

Practitioner Led Services

We offer a drop in-service in which you can have your blood pressure and instant cholesterol check, in addition we offer a range of blood tests.

Cardiovascular Screening Tests

Zio Cardiac Monitor

Zio XT ECG monitors provide a continuous heart rhythm recording for up to 14 days to help diagnose heart rhythm irregularities. Zio is hassle free, wire-free while you carry on doing the things that matter.

Echochardiography (ECHO)

An Echocardiography, more commonly referred to as an Echo Heart Scan, is an ultrasound test which allows the cardiologist to see accurate pictures of the heart muscle, the pumping chambers and the heart valves.

A probe is placed on the chest wall and an inaudible ultrasound beam passes out from the probe, reflects back from the structures within the heart and allows the cardiologist to build up an accurate image of the heart. A variety of views are taken to look at the heart structures. When these views are completed, a Doppler analysis is performed to analyse blood flow from chamber to chamber and across valves. More specialised analyses can be done looking at particular areas of the heart muscle, its movement and its relaxation.

The whole procedure takes about 30 minutes and is non-invasive.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is easily performed in the clinic and gives information on the rate and rhyme of the heart, both which may be changed in the event of cardiac disease.
In addition, an ECG maps the electrical activity of the heart as it beats. This has a well-defined pattern and alterations in this are indicators of heart disease.

Carotid Screening

More commonly known as a carotid doppler is a painless ultrasound test to measure the flow of blood through your carotid arteries.

You have two carotid arteries. They are the main arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your head and neck. Due to a build-up of plaque, your carotid arteries can become narrowed causing a restricted flow of blood called carotid artery disease. This could lead to a stroke. Your consultant may recommend a carotid doppler test if you have had a previous stroke or they feel you may be at risk of having a stroke. Your carotid doppler test will be recorded and then analysed by a consultant radiologist.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening (AAA)

Is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. It can be serious if it’s not spotted early on because it could get bigger and eventually burst (rupture). In England, screening for AAA is offered to men during the year they turn 65. Men aged 65 or over are most at risk of getting AAAs. Screening can help spot a swelling in the aorta early on when it can usually be treated. Screening for AAA is not routinely offered to women, men under 65 and people who have already been treated for an AAA. If an AAA is found, you can choose to have regular scans to monitor it or surgery to stop it bursting. The screening test is very quick, painless and reliable.