‘What’s Up Doc’ is a health column in association with Spire Gatwick Park, your local private hospital, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions regarding general health and wellbeing. Answers are provided weekly from our specialist consultants at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.
I am experiencing chest pain and also pressure in the chest.
It’s also the same in the neck and jaw.
What could this be?
The feeling is not good, how can you help?
Thanks
Dear reader,
Your symptom is suggestive of angina, coronary disease. You are advised to see a cardiologist.
Dr Rashid Iqbal is a consultant cardiologist at Spire Gatwick Park private hospital in Horley, Surrey offering private appointments to patients in Surrey and Sussex in our clean and comfortable private hospital.
His primary interest is in the treatment of coronary heart disease and its prevention.
He also has special interest in the treatment of high blood pressure and raised cholesterol. Dr Iqbal is a fully trained and experienced cardiologist capable of performing complex coronary procedures. He has cardiovascular research experience and has been an investigator for numerous national and international studies and trials, particularly in the management of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and coronary artery disease.
Dr Iqbal is pleased to see referrals for general cardiology, coronary heart disease including angina, myocardial infarction, hypertension and heart failure.
Dr Rashid Iqbal, consultant cardiologist offers appointments at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.
To book an appointment call 01293 778 906 or email: info@spiregatwick.com