Symptoms of Cardiac Disease
Cardiac disease comes in many forms and may cause a variety of symptoms, however non-cardiac conditions can also result in similar symptoms. Assessment of your symptoms by a cardiologist can help determine whether there is any cardiac disease and plan further tests and treatment, or offer reassurance that symptoms are not cardiac in origin - allowing investigation of other causes if appropriate.
Chest Pain
Chest pain may result from several cardiac and non-cardiac conditions. Coronary artery disease causing angina is a common cardiac cause and Dr Luckie will recommend investigations appropriate to your individual circumstances where required.
Breathlessness
Feeling breathless when you exert yourself may be an indicator of cardiac disease but may also result from lung conditions or other causes. Dr Luckie will make an assessment of your symptoms and recommend appropriate investigations to determine whether breathing difficulties may be due to heart disease.
Palpitations
Palpitations reflect an increased awareness of the heartbeat which can be due to fast or irregular heart rhythms. After a consultation Dr Luckie will advise on investigations appropriate to your symptoms and whether medication or other treatments may be appropriate for you.
Light-headedness & Blackouts
Light-headedness, dizziness or blackouts can be due to heart rhythm or blood pressure changes as well as other cardiac conditions. Symptoms or commonly related to non-cardiac problems as well. Dr Luckie will make a thorough assessment of your symptoms and advise any necessary tests to investigate further.
Fluid Retention & Swelling
Fluid retention such as swelling in the ankles may be an indicator of heart problems such as heart failure but also has many other causes. Your GP may check a blood test called BNP which may also be a sign of heart failure if elevated. Cardiology assessment and echocardiography will determine if ankle swelling is due to heart failure or other problems.
Fatigue
Fatigue, tiredness or exercise intolerance may occur for many different reasons. Dr Luckie will listen carefully to your symptoms and recommend relevant investigations to determine whether your symptoms may reflect underlying heart disease.
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