Expert Cardiac Care for Active Individuals and Athletes
Whether you are an elite athlete, a dedicated recreational runner, entering your first endurance event such as the London Marathon, or simply enjoy staying active, you and your heart deserve specialist care. Sports cardiology is a highly specialised area of cardiovascular medicine focused on assessing heart health in people who exercise regularly, helping them perform safely and confidently at every stage of life.
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve long-term health, yet intensive training can occasionally uncover previously unrecognised heart conditions. Equally, many healthy athletes develop normal adaptations of the heart that can appear abnormal without specialist expertise. Distinguishing between these physiological changes and genuine heart disease requires experience in both cardiology and sports medicine.
My aim is to provide a thorough, personalised assessment that delivers accurate diagnosis, clear explanations, and practical recommendations tailored to your sporting goals and overall health.
Who I See
I welcome referrals for adults of all ages, including:
- Elite and professional athletes
- Amateur and endurance athletes
- Recreational exercisers and fitness enthusiasts
- Individuals wishing to begin or return to exercise safely
- Patients with known heart conditions seeking advice on physical activity
- Those with a family history of inherited cardiac disease or sudden cardiac death
You may benefit from a consultation if you experience:
- Chest discomfort during exercise
- Breathlessness out of proportion to exertion
- Palpitations
- Dizziness or blackouts
- Reduced exercise performance without explanation
- Concerns following an abnormal ECG or cardiac screening test
Comprehensive Assessment
Every consultation begins with a detailed discussion of your medical history, symptoms, exercise habits, sporting ambitions, and family history. This allows your assessment to be tailored to your individual circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Where appropriate, investigations may include:
- Resting electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Exercise ECG (stress testing)
- Echocardiography
- Ambulatory ECG monitoring (Holter monitoring)
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
- Cardiac MRI
- Blood pressure assessment
- Blood tests
Cardiac Screening for Athletes
Pre-participation cardiac screening is designed to identify underlying heart conditions that may increase the risk of serious cardiac events during exercise.
Screening may be appropriate for competitive athletes, individuals entering endurance events, those with a significant family history of heart disease, or anyone seeking reassurance before undertaking high-intensity exercise.
Following assessment, you will receive a clear explanation of your results together with personalised advice regarding ongoing participation in sport.
Returning to Exercise After a Cardiac Diagnosis
Many people diagnosed with heart disease can continue to enjoy exercise safely. Decisions about returning to sport should be based on careful assessment of the individual, taking into account both cardiovascular risk and the physical demands of their chosen activity.
I provide evidence-based guidance for patients returning to exercise following:
- Cardiac procedures
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Other cardiovascular conditions
The goal is to help you remain active wherever possible while minimising unnecessary restrictions.
A Personalised Approach
Every patient has different priorities. For some, the objective is competing at the highest level. For others, it is completing a marathon, returning to cycling after treatment, or simply enjoying regular exercise with confidence.
My approach combines specialist expertise in cardiology with an understanding of the unique physiological demands of sport. I believe patients should receive clear explanations, balanced risk assessment, and practical advice that supports informed decision-making.
Working together, we can develop a management plan that prioritises both your cardiovascular health and your personal goals.
Arrange a Consultation
If you have concerns about your heart health, have experienced symptoms during exercise, received an abnormal screening result, or would like expert advice on exercising safely with a heart condition, I would be pleased to see you.
A comprehensive consultation provides the reassurance, diagnosis, and personalised recommendations needed to help you exercise with confidence and protect your long-term heart health.