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Introduction
Cardiology is the medical speciality dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart.
Cardiologists are specialists in diseases of the heart. The biggest area of heart disease they treat is coronary artery disease e.g. angina and chest pains. They also treat abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, high blood pressure and some rarer conditions.
Cardiologists usually treat heart disease with drugs. Some of them are also able to provide treatment for coronary heart disease with coronary angioplasty - here an inflatable balloon is used to clear blockages in the arteries which supply the heart. If heart surgery is required, a cardiologist would refer you on to see a cardiothoracic surgeon who would perform the surgery.
Services Provided
The Cardiology department is a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that provides an effective and efficient service, who all work tirelessly to improve the health of the people of Gloucestershire.
The department aims to treat patients as individuals and ensure all patients experience an integrated and seamless service appropriate to his or her needs.
Information leaflets are available for many of the conditions seen in the department and we encourage patients to ask questions in order to understand their treatment fully.
The Department provides the following Outpatient Services:
• General Cardiology Service
• Atrial Fibrillation Service
• Rapid Access Chest Pain Service
Please Note: Not all Services are provided at every Location.
Inpatient and Day Case Services are based at:
• Cheltenham General Hospital - Cardiac Ward and Hartpury Suite
• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Wards CW1, CW1A, CW2 and CW2A
Our Staff
There are 7 Cardiologists who each lead a team of specialist doctors and nurses. As a patient you may be seen by the clinician or by a doctor or nurse within their team. The Consultant has overall responsibilty for your care.
In addition to the two main sites the Cardiologists hold Outpatient Clinics at Cirencester, Bourton on the Water, Lydney, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stroud General, Tewkesbury Hospital.
Cheltenham General Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in Withington Suite.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the General Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Bourton on the Water Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Cirencester Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Lydney Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Moreton-in-Marsh Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Stroud General Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in both Bowbridge and Trinity Outpatient Departments.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Tewkesbury Hospital
Outpatient Clinics take place in the Main Outpatients Department.
Patients requiring an overnight stay will do so at Cheltenham General Hospital.
Dr. Challenor's secretary: - Angela Horsburgh & Jennifer Viall
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Dr. Khan's secretary: - Rosemary Mackenzie-Shaw
Dr. Lindsay's secretary: - Philippa Boon
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Dr. Petersen's secretary: - Rachel Pryor
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Rapid Access Chest Pain Service
Information for patients