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Consultants at West Herts Cardiology are highly qualified and experienced, they provide a range of subspecialist expertise. There's the reassurance of knowing that all our consultants are NHS trained with a level of expertise that puts them at the forefront of their respective fields.
We have two cardiac catheter laboratories, advanced imaging facilities (including CT and MRI) so we can offer procedures and diagnostics often not available at smaller private hospitals or indeed at many district general hospitals. There is also immediate access to intensive care and our emergency department; specialist services which are not usually available with other private healthcare options.
Here are some of the common services available from West Herts cardiology.
All procedures are carried out in the Cardiac Cath Lab which is on level 2 of the AAU building - follow signs for the Accident and Emergency Department.
Your private procedure will be carried out using West Herts’ state-of-the-art facilities. There are no private rooms, we believe that the best care is provided with the expertise concentrated in one place, rather than a in a ward of mixed specialties.
Your belongings will stay by your bedside. We recommend you do not bring valuables to the day ward as we have no lockers.
Please arrive at 7.30am for admission when you will be seen by your cardiologist. Then you will be given a time when the procedure will happen; this must take account of any emergency patient who may need to be prioritised.
You will be informed before coming whether need to fast before your procedure. Light refreshments will be offered to you after the procedure.
You may wish to bring something to read, your mobile or other entertainment to keep you occupied between tests, during treatment or while you recover.
Your relatives and friends can drop you off; our staff will contact them when you are ready to leave. There is a restaurant and coffee shop on site.
Watford General Hospital has a multi-storey car park which is a short walk from the Acute Admissions Unit. Payment is on exit using machines or an app. The car park has Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points. See further information on parking.
Before you leave you will be given any medication you need - we usually provide a week’s supply. We will give you advice on managing any pain, looking after your wounds if you’ve had surgery and answer any questions you have.
You will be told how long your recovery is expected to take, what you can to help your recovery and when you will be able to get back to your usual activities such as driving or work. You will be given a sick certificate if one is required.
We’ll let you know about the next steps and any follow-up appointment with your consultant.