Cardiac patient stories

Just two months after undergoing heart surgery at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK, David, who is in his 70s, is looking forward to his forthcoming trip to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg with his wife.

Andrew, 58, was training for a triathlon when he had his first occurrence of atrial fibrillation, causing palpitations and shortness of breath.

At the age of 12, dancer Alex Brookes began experiencing irregular heart palpations. After initially being told it was nothing to worry about, her symptoms persisted and her mum decided it was best to seek medical advice and chose The Portland Hospital.

When David needed a triple heart bypass, he got a referral into our Acute Admissions Service who operated on him when time was of the essence.

Helaina from Northamptonshire was just 16 when she began experiencing unusual symptoms, including shortness of breath and heart palpitations, which rapidly worsened. She was otherwise fit, healthy and a huge lover of the great outdoors, leading to her family to grow concerned.

Saleem, 57, keeps an active lifestyle to remain fit and healthy. He plays badminton once a week and goes for a walk in the morning and evening every day. Despite having type 2 diabetes, he continues to have a balanced and energetic life.

Raymond travelled all the way from his home in Houston, Texas to London Bridge Hospital for life-changing cardiac surgery in September 2020. Here he shares his story, and why he’s so grateful for the work of not only his consultant who operated on him, but the entire London Bridge Hospital team.

A family history of cardiac issues and annual check-ups unveiled a series of new conditions.

For years, Judith knew there was something wrong with her heart. At London Bridge Hospital, she finally had the life-changing treatment she needed.

How a life-changing cardiac procedure stopped Kirti worrying about her heart health

Aithne was diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or a ‘hole in the heart', and was treated by Dr Brian Clapp, Consultant Cardiologist at London Bridge Hospital, so she could get back to doing the thing she loved most: diving.