Bupa Cromwell Hospital: Cardiology services in London

Tel: +44 (0)20 7460 5700

A comprehensive private cardiology centre in London

The internationally renowned Bupa Cromwell Hospital, based in the heart of Kensington in London, opened in 1981 as a state-of-the-art private facility for complex care. Since then it has established a reputation for innovation and is continually investing in the world’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Bupa Cromwell Hospital provides cardiology services for adults and children to treat conditions such as:

Coronary artery disease: Fatty deposits building up on the walls of the artery to the heart, creating heart pain (angina).
Congenital heart disease: Strain on the heart by disease causing it to pump less efficiently.
Heart failure: The heart not pumping blood around the body as well as it should be.
Heart valve disease: One or more valves aren’t working and blood is not flowing through the heart properly.

The hospital is the base for world class cardiovascular specialists including cardiologists, specialist nurses, and technicians who use some of the latest equipment.

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Specialist equipment

Continuing investment in the latest equipment means patients benefit from the best diagnostic tools available:

The Discovery CT7500HD computerised tomography (CT) scanner gives quicker scan times, with improved image quality for all areas of the body while reducing the radiation dose by 50%. Clinicians can now run full cardiac CT scanning, and analyse fine vessels and structures they could not visualise with previous CT Scanners. A full body scan can be carried out in just 10 seconds
Newly updated Phillips FD 20 / 20 Bi-plane angiography suite offering the most up to date technology including 3D imaging - currently available in London - enabling consultants to make clear and fast diagnoses and perform complex procedures

Non-invasive cardiology

Cardiac physiologists are able to evaluate the condition of your heart and diagnose problems without performing surgery. All investigations are performed by trained specialists and include:

Electrocardiograms (ECGs) (resting and conventional treadmill)

Recording the electrical activity of the heart.

ECGs/Holter

Providing 24 hour and 1-7 day heart monitoring.

Stress echo imaging

Measuring motion in the walls of the heart.

Bubble studies

A blood and salt solution containing tiny air bubbles is injected into an arm vein, tracing blood-flow to the heart, to reveal if there are any holes in the heart.

Echocardiograms with Doppler

Twenty four hour blood pressure monitoring.

Myoview exercise tests

A substance is injected into the bloodstream enabling a special camera to measure how much of the material reaches the heart.

Angiography

Liquid dye is injected to make arteries more easily visible by X-ray.

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Invasive cardiology

To treat heart disease and weakness, Bupa Cromwell Hospital offers a wide range of investigations and procedures including:

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI balloon treatment) and stenting
Single and dual pacemaker implementation
Biventricular pacemakers
Implantable defibrillator pacemakers
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
Electro physiological studies
Ablation for cardiac arrhythmias
Flow reserve studies
Gamma camera

A special welcome for international patients

Bupa Cromwell Hospital’s International Patient Centre provides high quality service and care to all Arabic and other international patients and their families – whether you live in the UK or are travelling from overseas for treatment.

They understand the specific challenges facing international patients seeking medical treatment. That is why they have experienced International Patient Co-ordinators to help you plan and organise all aspects of your visit to the hospital. Their priority is to make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, and the service they offer is caring, confidential and respectful.

The International Patient Co-ordinators can offer advice to help you select the highest quality medical treatment; arrange appointments, and urgent admissions. They can help co-ordinate your stay covering both your medical care and your personal requirements. They offer reassurance, especially to those who have travelled from abroad for treatment. They understand at first-hand the language and cultural needs you are likely to have, and can support you before, during and after your visit to the hospital.

International Patient Coordinator Services include assisting with:

Visas
Financial arrangements
Accommodation and transport – for patients and accompanying relatives
Interpreters
Scheduling follow-up appointments
Medical records and prescriptions

Dietary requirements, including Halal prepared meals, and ‘wish for a dish’ for patients to choose something they would like which is not on the extensive menus
Special security services as required
Chauffeur-driven cars and minibuses
Hairdressers and beauticians who can visit your room or suite
Religious considerations, for example there is a multi-faith worship room, and can provide prayer mats.

UK-based embassies

The International Patient Coordinators have close links with embassies in the UK which are coordinating visits for patients. They work with embassies to help facilitate all the elements of the patient’s visit from before the patient arrives in the UK right up until their departure.

Luxury suites

The prestigious King and Queen Suites are located on the top floor, with exclusive access and offer spacious accommodation.

Access is by a dedicated private entrance so your car can be driven directly into the exclusive secure private car park. On entering the private entrance the dedicated lift is just a few steps away.

The suites benefit from luxury carpeting; parquet flooring, air-conditioning; subtle lighting; together with one-way security glass windows, and custom-made security doors. There is a full-service kitchen, where if required special meals can be prepared to order, and supplies brought in if necessary from nearby stores such as Harrods Food Hall, Wholefoods and specialist international stores, as well as some of the world’s finest restaurants.

There is a nurses station serving both suites which is staffed by dedicated team on-call twenty four hours a day.

King Suite

Fully-carpeted spacious drawing room with comfortable sofas and armchairs, occasional tables etc
Master bedroom suite with super-kingsize bed, fine linens
Fresh bed and bath linen daily and Molton Brown toiletries
Fixed Wifi position and desk
En-suite marble bathroom with double-size walk-in shower
Television with UK and overseas channels including all Arabic channels as standard, Sky TV and DVD playback
Digital radio
Magazines and newspapers including international publications, to order

Queen Suite

Ante-room with comfortable seating
Full-size dining room which can seat up to eight people
Master bedroom suite with super king-size bed, fine linens
En-suite marble bathroom with step in shower
Fresh bed and bath linen daily and Molton Brown toiletries
Television with UK and overseas channels including all Arabic channels as standard, Sky TV and DVD playback
Digital radio
Magazines and newspapers including international publications, to order

Companion rooms

There is a number of high quality spacious rooms available adjoining both the King and Queen Suites, and which are ideal for family members, companions and assistants. Two of these rooms can be combined to provide a mini-suite of bedroom, and adjoining sitting room with two bathrooms.

High quality standard accommodation floors 1-3

Well appointed, light, air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Digital radio
Magazines and newspapers including international publications, to order
Excellent menu choice designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes
Fresh bed and bath linen daily and for that extra special touch each bathroom has Molton Brown toiletries.
Each room is double glazed, equipped with a choice of national and international TV channels including all Arabic channels and SKY movies and DVD playback

Private roof garden

Patients are welcome to walk or sit, and relax in the quiet roof garden on the third floor level.

Local facilities to enjoy

Bupa Cromwell Hospital is located in Kensington just one and a half miles along the road from Knightsbridge with its many attractions including Harrods department store and a wide range of international designer and other shops, hairdressers and salons.

The famous Kensington Gardens is just a mile away and features the Peter Pan Garden which people of all ages enjoy, together with the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

Making an appointment

For all information about making appointments for treatment at Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London, please contact the International Patient Centre:

Tel: +44 (0)20 7640 5660

Or visit the website

Email: vip.coordinator@cromwellhospital.com

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