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Inherited cardiovascular conditions

Inherited cardiovascular conditions service

Specialist care for inherited heart conditions

We provide expert care for adults with inherited and acquired cardiomyopathies, supporting both patients and their families.

We offer diagnosis, treatment and genetic counselling, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including consultants, genetic counsellors, clinical nurse specialists and imaging experts.

We care for patients with a range of conditions, including:

  • Hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
  • Restrictive and inflammatory cardiomyopathies
  • Neuromuscular and metabolic heart conditions
  • Family history of cardiomyopathy

We accept referrals locally and nationally, including patients transitioning into adult care.

Why choose us?

As part of Barts Heart Centre, we provide specialist expertise for complex cases, access to advanced diagnostics and treatments, and contribute to ongoing research and training.

 

Your appointment

Your appointment

What to expect when you visit us

Location
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, King George V Building - Clinic 1

What to expect
Your appointment will focus on assessing your condition and planning your care. This may include:

  • Imaging and diagnostic tests (which may take 60 minutes or more and could be on a different day)
  • A 45-minute appointment for new patients, or up to 30 minutes for follow-up visits
  • Discussion of your care plan, including any referrals or genetic testing
  • Additional assessments, either on the day or arranged afterwards

If tests are completed on the same day, your visit may take three hours or longer.

What to bring

  • Recent imaging results (if completed elsewhere)
  • Family history and any genetic test results (if available)
  • Relevant medical records and clinic letters

Contact and referrals

Information for clinicians

We accept referrals for patients needing specialised ICC assessment. Please include:

  • Referring doctor’s details
  • Clinical history and family background
  • Diagnostic test results (ECHO, ECG, Holter, genetic findings)
  • NHS patient demographics

Referrals: GPs via eRS, specialists via bhnt.icvd@nhs.net.

For inherited arrhythmia and aortopathy, please refer to the appropriate services.