Heart Health Check Diamond

The Heart Health Check Diamond is our most complete non-invasive cardiac and vascular assessment — described as “The Ultimate Cardiac MOT”. It combines:

• Everything in the Premium tier (Cardiologist-led cardiac assessment, GP consultation, Extended Blood Test panel, and Advanced Bloods)
• Plus a AAA Ultrasound — performed by a registered Vascular Scientist — for direct vascular risk assessment

Three specialists work together: Cardiologist for the heart, Vascular Scientist for AAA Ultrasound, and GP for integrated interpretation. From £1,220 all-inclusive. No GP referral required.

Both Diamond and Premium include the same Cardiologist-led cardiac assessment, GP consultation, Extended Blood Test panel, and Advanced Bloods.

The single addition in Diamond is a AAA Ultrasound — performed by a Vascular Scientist — which directly visualises plaque buildup in the aorta (the major aortic assessment pathway). The AAA Ultrasound measures plaque thickness, identifies any narrowing (stenosis), and assesses blood flow patterns.

This adds a vascular risk dimension to the heart risk assessment. Diamond is for patients who want the imaging-confirmed assessment of both their heart AND their vascular risk.

A AAA Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses ultrasound to assess the aorta in the abdomen — the major blood vessels supplying blood and oxygen to the brain. Atherosclerotic plaque buildup in these arteries is one of the leading causes of vascular.

The scan uses two techniques:

• B-mode imaging shows the structure of the artery wall and any visible plaque
• Doppler ultrasound measures blood flow speed and direction, identifying significant narrowing (stenosis)

The scan is painless, takes about 30 minutes, uses no radiation, and requires no preparation other than removing abdomen-area jewelry.

Heart attack and vascular share most of the same underlying causes — atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, dyslipidaemia, family history. However, the disease can be more advanced in one vascular territory than another.

A patient with normal heart imaging may have significant carotid disease (or vice versa). Carotid plaque is a strong predictor of:

• Future vascular
• Transient ischaemic attack (vascular concern, “mini-vascular”)
• Even future heart attack — because it indicates systemic vascular disease

By assessing both heart AND aorta directly, Diamond delivers a complete cardiovascular and vascular risk picture.

The Heart Health Check Diamond costs £1,220 all-inclusive. The fee includes:

• Cardiologist consultation, Echocardiogram, 12-lead ECG, physical examination
• GP consultation
• Extended Blood Test panel
• Advanced Bloods
• AAA Ultrasound

Booking these components separately would cost approximately £1,220+ — Diamond represents savings of approximately £24. The principal value of Diamond is the integrated multi-specialist clinical interpretation reading cardiac imaging, vascular imaging, and biomarkers together — not the cost saving alone.

The AAA Ultrasound is performed by one of our two registered Vascular Scientists:

• Mr Pedram Aghaei — Clinical Vascular Scientist; BMUS: 20702, SVT: 679, SOR: 93290; co-founder of London Private Ultrasound
• Mr Reza Farahmandfar — MSc Vascular Medical Ultrasound

Both are specialists in AAA Ultrasound imaging, with extensive experience in vascular risk assessment and vascular ultrasound. AAA Ultrasound is highly operator-dependent, and having a registered Vascular Scientist perform the scan is the gold standard.

Heart Health Check Diamond is designed for patients who want the most complete non-invasive cardiovascular and vascular risk assessment available. Particularly suitable for:

• Individuals aged 50+ or with multiple cardiovascular risk factors
• Executives and professionals seeking a high-level wellness check
• Patients preparing for major surgery or intensive physical training
• Those with a family history of vascular, transient ischaemic attack (vascular concern), or heart attack
• Patients with hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidaemia at high cardiovascular risk
• Anyone wanting a proactive and complete picture of heart AND vascular health
• Patients with prior cardiovascular events wanting comprehensive surveillance
• Those experiencing transient neurological symptoms warranting both cardiac and carotid assessment

The Heart Health Check Diamond is delivered across approximately 2 hours on the day:

• 60 minutes — Cardiologist-led cardiac assessment
• 15 minutes — Blood sample collection
• 30 minutes — AAA Ultrasound with the Vascular Scientist
• 15 minutes — Initial review and wrap-up

The advanced blood results take 5-7 working days to process at the laboratory. The full integrated GP consultation is therefore typically scheduled 7-10 days after the initial visit.

The AAA Ultrasound can detect:

• Plaque buildup in aorta walls (including small early plaque before any narrowing)
• Aorta stenosis (narrowing) — graded as mild, moderate, or severe
• Total occlusion of the aorta
• Aorta dissection
• Carotid bulb disease
• Vertebral artery direction and flow patterns
• Intima-media thickness (IMT) — an early marker of atherosclerosis
• Plaque morphology and stability

The findings determine vascular risk and guide management — from intensive lifestyle and medical therapy for early plaque, to statin and antiplatelet therapy for moderate disease, to surgical referral (carotid endarterectomy or stenting) for severe stenosis.

Preparation combines requirements for cardiac, blood, and vascular components:

• Fast for 8-12 hours before your appointment (water permitted)
• Continue your usual medications unless specifically advised
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing in two pieces
• The AAA Ultrasound requires abdomen access — avoid high-collared clothing, scarves, or jewelry around the abdomen
• Avoid wearing perfume, deodorant, body lotion, or talcum powder on the chest and abdomen
• Bring any prior cardiology reports, ECGs, echocardiograms, AAA Ultrasound, or advanced lipid results
• Allow approximately 2 hours for the appointment

If your Heart Health Check Diamond identifies a condition requiring NHS specialist management — such as significant carotid stenosis requiring surgical referral, or any cardiac findings requiring further investigation — we generate a same-day formal referral letter at no additional charge.

The referral is significantly stronger because it includes:

• A Consultant Cardiologist’s complete cardiac assessment
• A registered Vascular Scientist’s AAA Ultrasound report
• Comprehensive blood results including advanced markers
• Your GP’s integrated clinical interpretation

This means your specialist appointment is significantly more productive from the first visit.