Angina refers to chest tightness or discomfort that comes from the heart.

Dr. Kidambi can work to both alleviate the discomfort, and also to determine whether this reflects a serious underlying problem, such as an impending heart attack

Persistent ankle swelling may be a normal feature of ageing, but can reflect more serious underlying problems with the heart.

Dr. Kidambi can provide blood tests, ECG and echo scans to look for any features of heart failure or valve disease that may be causing this.

He can treat these conditions if found, and provide advice on how to reduce the swelling.

This refers to an electrical abnormality of the heart. This can cause unpleasant feelings of the heart beating abnormally, and can lead to collapse.

Examples of arrhythmia include ectopic beats, atrial fibrillation (AF) and SVT.

Often, palpitations can be harmless, and Dr. Kidambi can work to differentiate serious arrhythmias from more benign variants. Over the years, he has developed a wealth of experience to help patients manage this condition, both with and without medication.

AF is a very common heart condition, most commonly experienced as an irregular pulse and breathlessness. Some patients with AF are at increased risk of stroke.

An expert consultation can help to establish any risk arising from this condition, and provide treatment to help you feel better and reduce the risk.

Breathlessness (dyspnoea) can be a very frustrating thing to experience. Sometimes this can reflect an underlying heart condition, such as heart failure or valvular disease.

Dr. Kidambi can identify a potential heart abnormality that is contributing to breathlessness, and provide treatment if a heart condition is found.

Cardiac CT is a useful test to diagnose coronary artery disease.

Dr. Kidambi is accredited by the international Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography for image analysis and interpretation, and has performed over 500 Cardiac CT scans.

A cardiac MRI scan is an advanced heart imaging test, that can provide detailed assessment for a variety of heart conditions such as ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

The scan is painless and does not use X-rays. It involves going into a ‘tunnel scan’ for approximately 30 minutes.

Dr. Kidambi has advanced subspeciality experience in Cardiac MRI, and is accredited to the highest level by both the European and American societies for cardiac MRI.

He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and presentations in the field of Cardiac MRI, and has presented internationally on the topic.

Dizziness, collapse or blackouts can be a sign of serious underlying problems with the heart.

Depending on the details, an ultrasound assessment and ECG monitoring may be suitable.

Dr. Kidambi can determine whether there is a serious underlying heart condition, and also provide advice and treatment for other causes such as fainting episodes.

Coronary artery disease can be the precursor to a heart attack.

Fortunately, there are many ways to manage this condition, from evaluating your risk, to medical treatments.

Dr Kidambi specialises in painless investigations to help diagnose the problem, most commonly without resorting to an angiogram.

There has been an explosion of heart disease related to COVID in recent months, with patients experiencing chest discomfort, breathlessness, palpitations or other symptoms.

With this emerging condition, advanced assessment such as with a cardiac MRI scan may help to pick up problems that other screening tests may have missed.

As well as having experience with many patients suffering from COVID-related heart disease, Dr. Kidambi is an expert on advanced cardiac imaging. He can advise on the most sensible way to evaluate things, and arrange any tests that are required at a time to suit you.

Dizziness, collapse or blackouts can be a sign of serious underlying problems with the heart, or may reflect problems with blood pressure, balance or ear problems.

Depending on the details, an ultrasound assessment and ECG monitoring may be suitable.

Dr. Kidambi can determine whether there is a serious underlying heart condition, and also provide advice and treatment for other causes such as fainting episodes.

If you are currently awaiting heart tests or assessment to regain your driving license, we can help.

Dr. Kidambi offers a variety of tests such as exercise testing, ECG and echo scans that can be submitted to the DVLA.

He is experienced in communicating with the DVLA and completing the required medical forms.

An ECG is a tracing of the heart that is simple, quick and painless to acquire. It provides a basic outline of heart function, and more advanced tests may be required to pinpoint specific conditions.

An ambulatory ECG monitor involves wearing some sticky dots on the chest, which attach to a small box that you can wear on your belt or in your pocket. It is used to monitor your heart rhythm for up to 7 days.

An echo test is a painless ultrasound scan where a small probe with some gel is placed on the chest to see the heart.

It is a very useful scan to look for heart attacks, heart failure, holes in the heart or valve conditions.

It can also be combined with exercise (‘stress echo’) to look for signs of angina.

Dr. Kidambi specialises in both echo and stress echo. He is an examiner and supervisor for the British Society of Echocardiography, and has performed over 1000 echo scans.

If there is a history of heart conditions in the family, or you are simply keen to understand more about your heart risk factors and how to reduce your risk of a heart attack, please enquire about our healthy heart check.

Tests such as ECG, cholesterol levels, blood pressure monitoring and exercise testing are available.

If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, or are retaining fluid, we can help.

Dr. Kidambi specialises in echo and MRI testing for heart failure, and is experienced in the management of left and right heart dysfunction.

Heart valve disease is increasingly common in the population. It is often picked up as a heart murmur when listening to the chest.

Most heart murmurs are harmless, but some require further monitoring. Heart valve disease can lead to heart failure if left to progress.

Dr. Kidambi is a specialist in heart valve disease, and is a consultant in the NHS regional valve service for West Yorkshire. He has looked after thousands of valve patients in Leeds and beyond.

High blood pressure, if left unchecked, can lead to serious conditions such as stroke, heart attacks and heart failure.

Finding the best way to manage blood pressure can often be time consuming, requiring trials of multiple medicines and combinations- everyone has different needs.

Dr. Kidambi can provide expert opinions on both medicines for blood pressure management, and advice on the things that can be done to control blood pressure without requiring medicines.

A heart murmur is the sound of blood flowing through the heart when listening with a stethoscope.

Most heart murmurs are harmless, but some require further monitoring. Heart valve disease can lead to heart failure if severe and left to progress.

Dr. Kidambi is a specialist in heart valve disease, and is a consultant in the NHS regional valve service for West Yorkshire. He has looked after thousands of valve patients in Leeds and beyond. From rapid diagnosis to a customised plan, all elements of management are available.

This term means ‘inflammation of the heart’. Patients may be given this diagnosis after investigation for suspected heart attack.

Often myocarditis is harmless and goes away on its own. However, the diagnosis of myocarditis is often poorly explained and leaves patients confused and not knowing where to go next.

Some patients may have ongoing symptoms of myocarditis, and expert assessment and treatment may be required.

Dr. Kidambi specialises in diagnostic tests, including cardiac MRI, that can be used to help diagnose this condition.

Palpitations (awareness of heart beat) can be a very disturbing sensation, and very worrying if you have experienced them.

Fortunately, most palpitations are harmless. However, there are more serious conditions that can cause this sensation.

Dr. Kidambi can work to differentiate serious arrhythmias from more benign variants. Over the years, he has developed a wealth of experience to help patients manage this condition, both with and without medication.

This term refers to irritation or thickening of the lining surrounding the heart. Patients may be given this diagnosis after investigation for suspected heart attack.

Sometimes pericarditis is harmless and goes away on its own. However, the diagnosis may be poorly explained and leaves patients confused and not knowing where to go next.

Some patients may have ongoing symptoms of pericarditis, and expert assessment and treatment may be required.

Dr. Kidambi specialises in diagnostic tests, including echo and cardiac MRI, that can be used to help diagnose this condition.

If you have been waiting a long time for a heart assessment to allow you to have surgery, we can provide an expert opinion, as well as any tests or medications that can optimise your heart for a procedure.

It is usually the role of the surgeon and/or anaesthetist to make the ultimate decision about suitability for any particular operation. Dr. Kidambi can help inform such a decision, and can liaise with your surgeon about your heart risk and any modifications to the procedure that can make things as safe for you as possible.

Some heart conditions can have a genetic component, such as heart attacks, valve disease, angina or cardiomyopathy.

We can provide the expert opinion about your risk, tests to help pinpoint any potential problem, and manage your condition.

If you have already been diagnosed with a rare heart condition such as cardiomyopathy and are awaiting genetic testing, this service is usually performed by a clinical geneticist rather than cardiology.

This is an advanced heart scan involving swallowing a thin probe to look at the heart in more detail than a routine echo. This test is usually recommended by a heart expert.

It is often used for detailed assessment of heart valves, or to plan operations.

Dr. Kidambi has performed TOE scans for over 10 years, and is a TOE assessor and supervisor for the British Society of Echocardiography.

He uses a mild sedative to make the procedure quick and painless, should you wish.

If you have been diagnosed with a heart condition or are awaiting assessment and are due to travel, Dr. Kidambi can help advice on suitability for this and provide specialist reports if required.

We can provide treadmill testing for reassurance, risk evaluation, pre-operative assessment or if required by the DVLA.

Heart valve disease is increasingly common in the population. It is often picked up as a heart murmur when listening to the chest.

Most heart murmurs are harmless, but some require further monitoring. Heart valve disease can lead to heart failure if left to progress.

Dr. Kidambi is a specialist in diagnosis and monitoring of heart valve disease, and is a consultant in the NHS regional valve service for West Yorkshire. He has looked after thousands of valve patients in Leeds and beyond.