What this assessment covers
Impaired heart function whether due to ischaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, or valvular disease results in the heart’s inability to pump efficiently, causing breathlessness, fatigue, ankle swelling, and reduced exercise tolerance. Dr Islam provides specialist assessment to determine the underlying cause, severity, and best management strategy.
The consultation integrates symptom evaluation with echocardiographic assessment of cardiac function, biomarker results, and medication review. The goal is to optimise heart function, reduce symptoms, and slow disease progression through evidence-based therapy and ongoing monitoring.
- Assessment of breathlessness, fatigue, and fluid retention in the context of cardiac function.
- Echocardiographic evaluation of ejection fraction and structural heart disease.
- Review and optimisation of heart failure medications including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics.
- Coordination of device therapy referral or specialist heart failure team input where appropriate.
Treatment FAQ
Common questions
What happens during this consultation?
Dr Islam will review your symptoms in full, assess your current medication, and arrange an echocardiogram if not recently performed. Blood tests including BNP or NT-proBNP may be requested to assess heart strain.
Will I need tests after the appointment?
Echocardiography is central to assessing heart function and is often arranged on the same visit. Blood tests and an ECG will also be reviewed. Where device therapy or electrophysiology assessment is needed, Dr Islam will coordinate the appropriate referral.
Can this be reviewed as part of ongoing care?
Heart function impairment requires regular review. Dr Islam offers structured follow-up consultations to monitor symptom stability, titrate medications, review echocardiographic findings, and adjust the management plan over time.