Heart symptoms, seen properly.

No — you can self-refer to private cardiology. If you have a GP letter or previous test results (ECGs, echo reports, blood pressure logs, blood tests), please bring them or send them ahead by email — they help Dr Abedini build the picture quickly and avoid repeating tests unnecessarily.

If you're using insurance, your insurer may require a GP letter for pre-authorisation — check your policy before booking.

Most cardiology appointments are available within the same week. Dr Abedini holds dedicated clinic sessions at MHW Clinic — we'll book you into the next available slot. For urgent concerns (worsening chest pain, severe palpitations, recent syncope) call 020 7916 0029 and we'll prioritise. For chest pain right now, A&E is the right place, not us.

For most new symptoms, the Consultation, Echocardiogram & ECG is the right starting point — it covers history, examination, the resting rhythm, and the heart structure in one visit. You leave with a clear assessment, a treatment plan if indicated, and a written report.

For straightforward concerns (e.g. a known patient asking about medication adjustment, a check-up on hypertension control), the simpler tiers may be enough. If you're unsure, book the basic Consultation & Examination — Dr Abedini will advise at the appointment which tests are actually needed, and add them on the same day where possible.

You'll be asked to remove your top and lie on your side on the examination couch. A gel is applied to the chest and a small ultrasound probe is moved across your chest in different positions. It's well-tolerated and takes 30–45 minutes. Dr Abedini performs and reports the scan himself, so he can explain findings to you immediately rather than waiting for a separate sonographer's report.

You'll receive a written echo report by email within a week. If anything urgent is found, Dr Abedini will discuss the next steps with you at the appointment.

This is very common — rhythm disturbances are often intermittent, so a 30-second ECG in clinic may miss them. The next step is usually a 24-hour Holter monitor, a small portable ECG you wear for a day. If palpitations are infrequent, we may extend monitoring (7-day event recorder, referred to a specialist provider). Most palpitations turn out to be benign — ectopic beats or sinus tachycardia — but it's important to rule out atrial fibrillation, particularly if you're over 60 or have other risk factors.

The first job is confirming the diagnosis. A single high reading at a GP or clinic isn't enough — "white-coat hypertension" is real, and many people have higher BP in clinical settings than at home. The standard workup is 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring — a portable monitor that takes readings every 30–60 minutes through the day and night. Combined with a consultation, ECG, blood tests for kidney function and cholesterol, and sometimes an echo to assess heart effect — that's a complete hypertension workup.

If treatment is needed, Dr Abedini will discuss the options (lifestyle first; medication next, starting low) and write to your NHS GP requesting shared care so prescriptions can continue NHS-priced long-term.

With your consent, yes — and we'd usually recommend it. For cardiac conditions (especially hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, established coronary disease) continuity with your NHS GP is important for treatment management, screening reminders, and onward NHS referrals. Dr Abedini writes a detailed letter summarising assessment, investigations, diagnosis, and a clear management plan, including a request for shared care where ongoing prescriptions are needed.

If you'd prefer we didn't write to your GP — for privacy reasons, for example — tell us at booking. You can pay privately for prescriptions and we'll keep results in your private record only.

Yes — Dr Abedini sees paediatric outpatient cardiology presentations including murmurs picked up by a GP, palpitations, syncope, chest pain or breathlessness. Echocardiography in children is performed where appropriate.

For confirmed congenital heart disease or complex paediatric cardiac conditions, we refer to a paediatric cardiology subspecialist — either NHS (Great Ormond Street, Evelina London) or private. This is because paediatric cardiology is a separately accredited subspecialty in the UK and complex cases benefit from a dedicated paediatric team.

Not on-site. Advanced imaging (CT calcium scoring, CT coronary angiography, cardiac MRI) and invasive procedures (coronary angiography, stent insertion, ablation, pacemaker) are done in hospital settings with dedicated cath labs and imaging departments. If you need any of these, Dr Abedini will refer you with a clear summary — typically to NHS via 2-week-wait where suspected serious disease, or to a private hospital partner if you prefer and have insurance.

Yes — bringing foreign ECGs, discharge summaries or test results to a UK cardiologist for review is a common reason people book. Dr Abedini speaks English, Romanian and Farsi, which sometimes helps translate documentation. Book the Consultation & Examination and bring all paperwork; we'll add investigations on the day if needed.