Heart failure and arrhythmia specialist nursing

We are a team of special nurses who help people with heart problems such as irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and issues with the heart’s pumping function, as seen on echocardiograms (heart scans).

How we can help

Our team uses 24-hour heart monitors to check for irregular heartbeats when someone has symptoms. The nurses will look at the results to see what’s going on. You might be referred to us by your doctor, accident and emergency, or an outpatient clinic.

We also have a team of healthcare assistants who help with putting on the heart monitors, taking echocardiograms (ECGs), checking blood pressure, doing blood tests, and checking how you’re doing overall.

We make sure to understand your symptoms and prescribe the right medicines to help you feel better. We work closely with cardiologists (heart doctors) at local hospitals to make sure you get the best care. We can see you in a clinic, at home, or talk to you on the phone.

If we think you would benefit from some exercises to help your heart get stronger, we can refer you to a physiotherapist who can guide you through a special program.

How to get help

If you have heart failure, your cardiologist or GP can refer you to us, especially if a recent echocardiogram shows a problem or if your symptoms are getting worse.

If you’ve been with us before and your symptoms are getting worse, you can also contact us directly to self-refer.

Contact heart failure and arrhythmia specialist nursing

Patient self-care information

You will find a range of self-care advice in the cardiac document section.

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Page last reviewed: September 27, 2024
Next review due: September 27, 2025