Cardiology in Blackburn, Lancashire

The Cardiology Services at The Beardwood Hospital deal with the investigation, diagnosis and non-medical treatment of disorders to the heart and blood vessels. Our well established and experienced team at The Beardwood are committed to providing patients with high quality, safe, personalised care.

Diagnostics

The Beardwood Hospital offers a range of diagnostic testing including:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Heart monitoring (24/48/7days)
• Blood Pressure Monitoring (24/48/7days)
• Implantable loop recorders
• Echocardiogram
• Cardiac CT
• Cardiac MRI

Interventional diagnostics and treatment can also be arranged such as cardiac angiograms, coronary angioplasty and single and dual chamber pacemaker implantation.

Symptoms of heart conditions may include:

• Chest pain
• Breathlessness
• Palpitations
• Dizzy spells and blackouts
• Tiredness or lethargy

The Beardwood Hospital in Blackburn offers a directly accessible cardiology service for patients with suspected and known heart problems. This service is complemented by a range of investigations. Experienced consultants and medical staff at The Beardwood Hospital work closely together to expertly manage patients who may be suffering from heart disease.

Conditions managed include:

• Clinical Cardiology and cardiovascular risk assessment
• Arrhythmias
• Heart failure
• Hypertension, heart failure and lipid abnormalities

Treatments and procedures

Appropriate treatments and procedures will be discussed at Consultation following diagnostics. If this is not available on site, The Beardwood Hospital would arrange an alternative hospital to suit your needs.