Heart Health Screening

Your screen will involve a range of non-invasive tests, all carried out in one visit to our Heart Health centre. 

Screening includes:

• 12-lead ECG and resting blood pressure – records your heart’s electrical activity and baseline blood pressure

• echocardiogram – an ultrasound scan to look at heart muscle and valve function

• 24-hour blood pressure monitor – tracks blood pressure through the day and night to spot potential issues that may not appear during a single reading

• STOP-Bang questionnaire – screens for obstructive sleep apnoea, which is linked with cardiovascular risk

• QRISK score – calculates your 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease to guide prevention

• blood tests – full blood count, thyroid function, urea and electrolytes, and lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides)

The tests typically take around 90 minutes, and you’ll then wear the blood pressure device at home and return it the next day.

Within 24 hours of your appointment, one of our leading cardiologists will carefully review all your results and prepare a detailed, personalised report. You’ll then have a dedicated follow-up consultation — in person, by video, or over the phone — to discuss your results in full. During this appointment, your consultant will explain what your findings mean for your heart health and outline practical next steps.

Your personalised plan may include lifestyle guidance covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, as well as advice on medicines or further investigations if needed. Should additional assessment or treatment be recommended, your cardiologist will guide you through the next steps and coordinate any referrals within the Welbeck ecosystem. This joined-up approach ensures you receive the most accurate advice, timely follow-up, and the highest standard of care, all under one roof.

Heart health screening is very safe, and the checks used are non-invasive.

On the day of your appointment, wear loose clothing with easy access to your arms and avoid vigorous exercise and caffeine for 30 to 60 minutes before your appointment, as both can temporarily raise blood pressure. 

Bring a list of your current medications, and if you use a wearable or home blood pressure device, feel free to bring it so we can compare readings.

You’ll be able to return to your normal activities after your screening, including going to work. You’ll be given a 24-hour blood pressure monitor to wear, but you can still carry out your usual activities while wearing it. 

While wearing the monitor: 

• keep the cuff dry 

• keep your arm still when the cuff inflates

• write down any symptoms, activity, and sleep/wake times in the diary provided

Heart health screening costs £1,500. This includes a 90-minute appointment to carry out the assessment, plus a follow-up consultation with a cardiologist to review your personalised report and discuss recommendations.

At Welbeck, our cardiologists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialties, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.  

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

We accept self-referrals for this service – you don’t need to have any symptoms or risk factors, or a referral from a doctor.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with a cardiologist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.