The Cardiology department at Newcastle Hospitals accepts both local and regional patients, and has teams across the Freeman and Royal Victoria Infirmary sites
We carry out a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests and procedures, including:
- Electrocardiography
- Echocardiography
- Angiography
- Radionuclide tests
- Implantable loop recorders
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
Key clinical procedures include:
- Percutaneous cardiac intervention (PCI)
- Pacing
- Electrophysiological studies
- Ablation
- Implantable defibrillators
- Electrical (DC) cardioversions
We have a national reputation for treating people with electrical problems affecting the heart, in addition to angioplasty and transplantation.
