Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring previous reports and images, your current medicine list, allergy information and any discharge summaries. A short record of symptoms, blood pressure or pulse readings may also help.
Is an online consultation available?
The private-practice team can explain whether an online information meeting is suitable. A remote conversation cannot replace physical examination when one is clinically necessary.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call emergency services immediately for severe or persistent chest pressure, major breathlessness, fainting, stroke symptoms or collapse. Do not wait for a website or WhatsApp reply.
Is support available for international patients?
Please contact the private practice for appointment coordination, document planning and language requirements before travelling.
Does every palpitation require ablation?
No. The rhythm should first be documented. Treatment depends on the mechanism, frequency, symptoms, heart structure and individual risk.
What is the difference between a pacemaker and an ICD?
A pacemaker mainly treats clinically important slow rhythms. An ICD can detect and treat selected life-threatening fast ventricular rhythms. CRT is used in selected people with heart failure and electrical dyssynchrony.
Is TAVI suitable for every patient with aortic stenosis?
No. Symptoms, valve anatomy, age, frailty, other diseases and surgical risk are considered by a heart team.
Who should have a cardiology assessment before pregnancy?
Assessment is particularly important for known valve or congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathy, important arrhythmia or previous pregnancy-related cardiac complications.
Are coronary angiography and stenting the same procedure?
Angiography is diagnostic imaging. If an important narrowing is found and intervention is appropriate, balloon angioplasty or stenting may be performed in the same session or planned separately.