Where is the Sports Cardiology UK Bristol clinic located?

The Bristol clinic is based at Spire Hospital Bristol, The Glen, Redland Hill, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6UT, a state-of-the-art private hospital in the heart of Redland.

What cardiac tests are available at the Bristol clinic?

The Bristol clinic provides comprehensive cardiac assessment including ECG, echocardiogram, exercise stress testing, ambulatory ECG monitoring, and stress echocardiogram. All testing is carried out under the direction of a fully trained consultant cardiologist.

Is paediatric cardiac screening available in Bristol?

Yes. Dr Georgia Spentzou leads paediatric sports cardiology at the Bristol clinic. She specialises in arrhythmias and inherited cardiac conditions in young athletes, and can provide full pre-participation screening for children and young adults.

I'm a masters athlete in Bristol. Do I need cardiac screening?

If you are over 35 and undertaking vigorous exercise, the European Society of Cardiology recommends a cardiovascular risk assessment. The Bristol clinic can carry out a full assessment including echocardiography and exercise stress testing tailored to masters athletes.

Can Sports Cardiology UK screen our Bristol sports club?

Yes. Sports Cardiology UK offers onsite screening for amateur and professional sports clubs. Whole-club screening can be arranged, carried out in accordance with European Society of Cardiology guidelines and FA cardiology screening policy.

How do I book an appointment at the Bristol clinic?

You can book via the contact form at sportscardiology.co.uk/contact or by emailing info@sportscardiology.co.uk. Both face-to-face and online consultations are available at the Bristol clinic.

Is there parking at Spire Hospital Bristol?

Yes. Spire Bristol has 100 free car parking spaces on site. The car park also includes an electric vehicle charge point, able to charge two cars at a time.

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Expert cardiac sports advice, heart screening and assessment in London

Sports Cardiology UK provides expert cardiac sports advice, heart screening and assessment for athletes and would-be athletes of all ages and abilities

Based at the National Heart Clinic on Harley Street, our London clinic provides specialist sports cardiology services for athletes and active individuals across the capital and beyond. Whether you are training competitively, returning to exercise, or simply want peace of mind about your heart health, our consultant-led assessments are designed to keep you active safely.

Consultations with our expert cardiologists are held online, with cardiac testing carried out at our state-of-the-art Harley Street facilities. This means you get the full benefit of a comprehensive, consultant-led cardiac assessment with the flexibility of a virtual initial consultation.

Sports Cardiology UK offers specialist cardiac screening, assessment and testing, tailored to your individual needs and fitness goals.

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Comprehensive Cardiac Assessment & Testing

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Basic cardiac screening

ECG, cardiovascular examination and screening questionnaire. Recommended for all athletes over 12 competing regularly. Meets ESC guidelines.

Professional screening

Basic screening plus echocardiogram. The FA-recommended standard for junior professional footballers, and ideal for any high-level competitor.

Exercise stress testing

Comprehensive cardiac assessment under exercise conditions. Recommended for masters athletes and professional sportspeople.

Bespoke exercise prescription

For athletes with known cardiac conditions, we provide tailored exercise guidance to allow safe, effective training.

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Cardiac screening and assessment can benefit:

Competitive and elite athletes
Recreational exercisers and “weekend athletes”
Children and young adults undertaking competitive sport
Individuals starting a new fitness programme
Adults over 35 increasing training intensity
Anyone experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, dizziness or breathlessness

Screening is particularly important as some heart conditions can be silent but may increase risk during intense exercise. Early detection helps ensure safe participation in sport and physical activity.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Resting ECG recording the heart's electrical activity - included in all screening packages. Identifies rhythm abnormalities and structural markers.

Echocardiogram

Ultrasound assessment of the heart's structure and function. Essential for confirming athlete's heart and excluding hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Exercise stress testing

Supervised exercise test with cardiac monitoring. Recommended for athletes over 35 and professional sportspeople, particularly those with symptoms during sport.

Ambulatory ECG monitoring

Wearable 24 hours - 14 days heart monitor to investigate intermittent symptoms such as palpitations or irregular heartbeat during training or daily activity.

Stress Echocardiogram

A specialised heart ultrasound scan used to identify possible narrowings in heart arteries. It is called a stress test as the heart rate is increased during the test in a controlled way.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

Sometimes more advance imaging techniques are needed to diagnose cardiac conditions. These tests include: CT scanning of heart arteries or heart MRI scans (also known as cardiac MRI scans).

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Frequently asked questions

Harley Street is in central London so there is no free on-site parking, but there are options nearby. Two Q-Park facilities are located close to the clinic: one on Queen Anne Mews, a few minutes walk away, and another beneath Cavendish Square Gardens, approximately seven minutes walk from the clinic. On-street pay and display parking is also available in the Harley Street and Wimpole Street area, charged at £4.90 per hour from 8:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Saturday, with a maximum stay of four hours. The clinic is also easily reachable by public transport, with Baker Street and Bond Street underground stations both a short walk away.

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