New angina clinic one of the first in UK

A new angina clinic launched at Great Western Hospital on valentines day. 

The cardiology team is proud to be starting up one of the first dedicated angina clinics in the UK, to improve the care for people with chest pain.

This is a multidisciplinary clinic led by consultants and specialist nurses, supported by the Trust's continuous improvement approach, which is called Improving Together.

The clinic will also expand in the coming months to involve cardiac rehabilitation staff, psychological support and preventative measures to offer a truly holistic service.

Dr Tom Hyde, Consultant Cardiologist, said: “Before the launch of our new angina clinic, patients with angina had no regular clinic they could attend, unlike patients with heart valve disease, heart failure or palpitation which all have their own special clinics and teams.

“Now we are pleased to offer local patients the help they need, supported by our team of dedicated doctors and nurses.  We are looking ahead to also involve the cardiac rehabilitation team, cholesterol experts and psychologists, and using apps to monitor symptoms.

“We have been supported by NHS England, the British Cardiac Society and the NHS South West Network in making this happen. It is the first little step in building the coronary clinic of the future where we hope not only to treat patients with coronary artery disease but prevent angina and heart attacks.”