Yes. NHS patients can access specialist cardiac services through referral from:

• GP
• Local cardiologist
• Regional heart centre
• Emergency admission pathway

For rare or highly specialized treatments such as ECMO, transplantation, or LVAD implantation, referrals are usually coordinated through specialist NHS networks.

A second opinion may be valuable for:

• Heart failure
• Valve disease
• Arrhythmias
• Congenital heart disease
• Transplant assessment

Common referral centres include:

• Royal Brompton Hospital
• Harefield Hospital
• St Thomas' Hospital
• The Royal London Hospital
• London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

The most appropriate centre depends on the specific heart condition rather than simply choosing the largest hospital.

Many specialist cardiac centres recognize the importance of mental health after cardiac events.

Support may include:

• Anxiety management
• Depression support
• Cardiac rehabilitation counselling
• Family support

Barts Heart Centre specifically highlights access to psychologists as part of its cardiac support services.

Cardiac rehabilitation programmes are available through many NHS hospitals.

Particularly comprehensive programmes are available through:

• The Royal London Hospital
• St Thomas' Hospital
• Royal Brompton Hospital

Services may include:

• Supervised exercise
• Physiotherapy
• Psychological support
• Nutrition advice
• Medication education
• Return-to-work planning

Advanced imaging facilities are available at:

• Royal Brompton Hospital
• St Thomas' Hospital
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Common services include:

• Cardiac MRI
• Cardiac CT
• Stress echocardiography
• Nuclear cardiology scans
• 3D echocardiography

These help diagnose complex heart diseases without invasive procedures.