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We offer advanced imaging scans to provide further insight into how your heart works and highlight issues with valves and vessels. Book your appointment today.

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Imaging is an essential tool to investigate further. Advanced imaging helps me see more and find the answers to your heart issues.

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Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist and Founder

Imaging is an essential tool to investigate further. Advanced imaging helps me see more and find the answers to your heart issues. 

Advanced imaging can give us three-dimensional insight into your artery and valve health. It can help provide clues to predicting future cardiovascular events. Dr Ravi Assomull will carefully select the right imaging tests for your needs.

Explore and learn about the various heart tests and diagnostic options we provide.

Bone density (DEXA) scan

This scan can show us your bone health, helping us assess your cardiovascular risk factors.

 

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Stress echocardiogram

This ultrasound scan is performed as you exercise to monitor your heart health while physically active.

 

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MRI scan

This scan uses magnetic and radio waves to provide detailed images of the heart and highlight issues.

 

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Angiogram

This test assesses how your heart responds to quickly changing positions, highlighting how your blood pressure and heart rate function.

 

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Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA)

This scan uses a CT scan with a contrast agent to visualise the coronary arteries.

 

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Looking after your heart is the most important thing you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life in the long term.

We’re here for you during your journey to better heart health. We provide tests and management strategies to help identify what might be wrong and where you can improve your lifestyle to reach prime heart health.

Dr Ravi Assomull – Consultant Cardiologist, Harley Street, London

Book an appointment today to speak to our expert Integrative Cardiologist, Dr Ravi Assomull, about your heart concerns.

You can email us at: enquiries@cardiologist.london

Or call us at: 020 3576 2885






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    Frequently asked questions

    Short answers from Dr Ravi Assomull, consultant cardiologist - each one is also available as a video.

    Cardiac MRI vs Echocardiogram: which heart scan do you need?

    Dr Ravi Assomull, a Private Cardiologist in London, explains the differences between cardiac MRI and echocardiography. In this video, he highlights how MRI provides detailed tissue characterisation, helping identify inflammation, scarring and underlying heart disease. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (00:59).

    CT coronary angiogram vs invasive angiogram: what is the difference?

    Dr Ravi Assomull explains the differences between CT coronary angiography and invasive angiograms. In this video, he outlines how CT scans provide a non-invasive way to detect plaque, while invasive angiography allows both diagnosis and treatment such as stenting. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (01:23).

    Should you worry about an invasive angiogram?

    Dr Ravi Assomull describes what to expect from an invasive coronary angiogram. In this video, he explains why the procedure is routinely performed, how risks are minimised and when it may lead to immediate treatment. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (01:01).

    What is advanced cardiac imaging and when is it recommended?

    Dr Ravi Assomull describes advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans. In this video, he explains when these tests are used to detect plaque, inflammation or structural heart disease beyond standard imaging. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (01:06).

    What happens during a cardiac MRI?

    Cardiac MRI is a powerful, radiation-free imaging technique that offers detailed insights into your heart’s structure and function. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains how cardiac MRI is used to diagnose conditions like cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and coronary artery disease and walks you through exactly what to expect on the day of your scan. Learn how stress MRI, contrast agents, and high-resolution imaging help us detect hidden causes of chest pain, breathlessness, and more. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (3:21).

    What is a CT coronary angiogram scan?

    Considering a CT coronary angiogram or been referred for one? In this video, consultant cardiologist Dr Ravi Assomull explains what the test involves, who it’s for, and how it helps assess your risk of heart disease. Learn how the scan detects calcium build-up, artery narrowing, and dangerous soft plaque that could lead to heart attacks. Dr Assomull also explains how modern scanners minimise radiation exposure. Watch Dr Assomull's answer (3:2).

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