Cardiothoracic conditions we treat
At the Heart and Lung Centre, our world-class surgeons treat a broad range of cardiothoracic conditions, including heart disease, cancers and more.
What is a cardiothoracic condition?
'Cardiothoracic’ is an umbrella term that refers to the heart, lungs and other organs located within your thoracic (chest) cavity. There are both cardiovascular conditions (affecting the heart and blood vessels) and thoracic conditions (affecting the lungs and associated structures).
Not all heart and lung conditions require surgical treatment, but if they do you will be referred to cardiothoracic surgery.
Cardiovascular conditions we treat
A cardiovascular condition is one that affects the heart and blood vessels. Some conditions can be treated through non-surgical means in our cardiology department.
Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heartbeat, meaning it may beat too quickly, too slowly or in an irregular fashion.
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a type of heart valve disease where a narrowing of the aortic valve opening restricts blood flow.
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease is present from birth and affects the function and structure of the heart.
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed by a build-up of fatty deposits.
Heart cancer
Primary heart cancer is an extremely rare type of cancer where malignant tumours develop on or near the heart.
Heart valve disease
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart valves becomes damaged, affecting blood flow through the heart.
Thoracic conditions we treat
A thoracic condition is one that affects the lungs and associated structures, like the airways. Some conditions can be treated through non-surgical means in our respiratory medicine department.
Chest wall deformities
There are two common types of chest wall deformity: pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect lung function.
Congenital thoracic malformations
Congenital thoracic malformations (CTM) refer to a group of developmental disorders that affect the thoracic cavity.
Diaphragm paralysis
Diaphragm paralysis is when you experience a loss of control in your diaphragm, which causes reduced lung capacity.
Emphysema
Emphysema is a condition where the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become damaged, causing shortness of breath.
Lung cancer
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the lungs begin to grow uncontrollably and develop into tumours.
Lung collapse
Lung collapse (pneumothorax) is a build-up of pressure in thoracic cavity that occurs when air escapes from the lung.
Neurogenic tumours
Neurogenic tumours are usually benign and tend to develop with the mediastinum (middle section of the thoracic cavity).
Pleural cancer
Pleural cancer (including mesothelioma) is a type of cancer that usually develops in the lining of the lungs.
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds up in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (the pleural cavity).
Pleural empyema
Pleural empyema is when pus-filled pockets develop within the pleural cavity, usually as a result of an infection.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia occurs when the air sacs within the lungs become inflamed, usually as a result of infection.
Pulmonary abscesses and cysts
Abscesses and cysts can develop on or around the lungs and may require surgical intervention to remove.
Pulmonary bullae
Bullae are large pockets of air that form in the lungs, usually as a result of another condition like emphysema.
Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism occurs when an artery becomes blocked by a blood clot, preventing blood flow to the lungs.
Thoracic sarcomas
Thoracic sarcomas refer to any tumours that develop within the thoracic cavity, including the chest wall and lungs.
Thymus gland cancer
There are two types of thymus gland cancer: thymoma, which is more common, and thymic carcinoma.
Tracheal and bronchial tumours
This condition refers to malignant tumours that grow on the trachea (windpipe) and bronchial tubes (airways).
Tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can cause you to become severely unwell if left untreated.
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis occurs when swollen patches of tissue (granulomas) develop on your organs – in this case, the lungs.
Private cardiothoracic surgeons in London
Based in South Kensington, our highly experienced team of cardiothoracic surgeons are experts in carrying out complex surgeries on the heart and lungs.
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Mr Inderpaul Birdi
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr Venkatachalam Chandrasekaran
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery
Mr Simon Jordan
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic surgery
Mr Shahzad Raja
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Adult cardiac
Mr Emad AlJaaly
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr Andrew Chukwuemeka
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery
Mr Aziz Momin
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Cardiac surgery
Mr Marco Scarci
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic surgery
Mr Ulrich Rosendahl
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Adult cardiac
Miss May Al-Sahaf
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracic
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
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