8th-12th June 2009
telephone: 0844 412 1912
email: info@cityheartweek.co.uk

Following the success of last years City Heart Week, we are pleased to announce that we will be running this event again this year. Again, cardiologists and healthcare specialists around the City of London are joining together to raise awareness of heart health.

One focus is on Atrial Fibrillation and stroke. Up to 1% of the population is affected by Atrial Fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm condition. Atrial Fibrillation and high blood pressure are both risk factors for stroke.

When someone becomes uncomfortably aware of their heart beating it is often described as ‘palpitation’ but can also indicate the presence of Atrial Fibrillation or other abnormal heart rhythms.

There are a small number of rare arrhythmias which can be dangerous, however more commonly they are basically troublesome and unpleasant rather then being dangerous.

The key is early recognition of Atrial Fibrillation so it can be appropriately treated. The simplest way is to feel your pulse. An irregular pulse is a sign of Atrial Fibriallation. If you have an irregular pulse you should have an ECG recorded, an ECG is a simple heart tracing which only takes a few minutes. In conjunction with a detailed palpitation questionnaire this can help to diagnose arrhythmia.

If you are a GP or health professional in the City and would like posters or patient leaflets, then please contact us on 0844 412 1912.

City Heart Week is organised by London Bridge Hospital, part of the HCA group of award-winning private hospitals in London.

Our specialist cardiology centre’s and outpatient units have been developed to provide our patients with access to the very latest diagnostics and treatments, provided by leading NHS and private consultants. As the only private hospital group in London providing comprehensive intensive care facilities in all of our hospitals, we have amongst the highest cardiac survival rates in the UK.

The pulse and blood pressure checks will be provided to those who complete the palpitation assessment form (please click here) and are determined by London Bridge Hospital, in its complete discretion, to be suitable to take the test. An ECG will be performed if your symptoms are indicative of arrhythmia. The checks will be provided subject to availability, on a ‘first come, first served’ basis (between 8:00am and 6:00pm), and London Bridge Hospital cannot guarantee that you will receive a check should you apply for one.

You must be 18 years or older to apply and acceptance will be subject to London Bridge Hospital’s usual registration requirements, including acceptance of the ‘Terms of Admission’, a copy of which will be provided to you at your request.

Sponsored by London Bridge Hospital a leading Private London Hospital.

For more information please visit:

www.londonafcentre.co.uk
www.londonarrhythmiacentre.co.uk

To 'Know Your Pulse' download your free Pulse Check Card at:
www.knowyourpulse.org

The pulse and blood pressure checks will be provided to those who complete the application form and are determined by London Bridge Hospital, in its complete discretion, to be suitable to take the test. Pulse and blood pressure checks will be provided subject to availability, on a “first come, first served” basis, and London Bridge Hospital makes no guarantee that you will receive a pulse and blood pressure test should you apply for one.

You must be 18 years or older to apply and acceptance will be subject to London Bridge Hospital’s usual registration requirements, including acceptance of the “Terms of Admission”, a copy of which will be provided to you at your request.

Sponsored by London Bridge Hospital a leading Private London Hospital