Dr. Howard

Expert Cardiac Care in London

Dr. Howard and Dr. Arnold are Consultant Cardiologists at OneWelbeck and Hammersmith Hospital, and World-Renowned Academics at Imperial College London.

They combine cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care, and are internationally recognised experts in cardiac diagnostics, risk reduction and treatments.

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We Treat

Chest Pain and Angina

Expert diagnosis and management of cardiac-related chest pain.

Breathlessness

Comprehensive assessment of cardiac causes of shortness of breath.

Palpitations

Specialised care for irregular heartbeats and rhythm disorders.

Dizziness and Collapses

Thorough evaluation of cardiac-related syncope and pre-syncope.

Services We Offer

ECG

Standard electrocardiogram for heart rhythm and electrical activity assessment.

Exercise ECG

Monitored cardiac testing during physical activity to evaluate heart function under stress.

CT Coronary Angiography

CT imaging to assess the coronary arteries and identify plaque or blockages.

Calcium Scoring

Non-invasive scan to quantify coronary calcium and refine cardiac risk assessment.

Echocardiography

Ultrasound imaging of the heart to assess structure and function.

Cholesterol & Cardiac Risk Testing

Advanced lipid profiling and cardiovascular risk assessment.

24 Hour Blood Pressure

Continuous monitoring to detect variations in blood pressure throughout daily activities.

Cardiac MRI

Detailed magnetic resonance imaging of the heart for comprehensive structural assessment.

24 Hour ECG Monitoring

Holter monitoring and patches for continuous heart rhythm recording.

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

CPET for detailed assessment of heart and lung function during exercise.

Pacemaker Implantation

Surgical placement of devices to regulate heart rhythm.

Ablation for Arrhythmias

Minimally invasive procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms.

Dr. James Howard

Dr. James Howard

Consultant Cardiologist

Internationally recognised expert in cardiac imaging and diagnostics

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Dr. Ahran Arnold

Dr. Ahran Arnold

Consultant Cardiologist

Renowned academic cardiologist specialising in rhythm disorders of the heart

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Our Expertise

Our team specialises in a comprehensive range of cardiac conditions and offers advanced diagnostic and treatment services. See what we treat or explore our expertise below.

Dr. James Howard's Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Howard provides expert care for a range of conditions, including:

  • Chest pain
  • Breathlessness
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness and collapses
  • Leg swelling
  • Cardiovascular risk assessment and primary prevention

He performs a variety of investigations and treatments, such as:

  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Advanced cardiac risk profiling
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Dr. Howard's groundbreaking contributions to cardiac imaging include developing AI-driven MRI protocols that enable faster and more accurate diagnoses, and his expertise has been instrumental in multiple high-profile clinical trials.

Dr. Ahran Arnold's Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Dr Ahran Arnold is an expert in the following conditions:

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Pacemakers
  • Cardiac resynchronisation therapy
  • Palpitations

He is also an expert in the following tests and treatments:

  • Ablation for arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular ectopy
  • Device implantation including pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy, conduction system pacing, implantable loop recorders
  • Rhythm monitoring including holters and patches

More About Us

Dr. James Howard

Dr James Howard is a Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Academic who believes the best care combines technical excellence with patient-centred decision making. He treats patients at OneWelbeck, Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospital.

He studied Clinical Medicine at Trinity College, the University of Cambridge, and completed a BA in Natural Sciences. His academic training includes an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship, an NIHR Clinical Lectureship and a BHF Intermediate Clinical Research Fellowship, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Trials at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He has secured over £1 million in research funding.

He led the SAMSON trial in the New England Journal of Medicine, which clarified statin side effects and how to support patients who struggle with treatment. He also develops AI software for cardiac MRI to make scans faster and more accurate, work recognised with a global prize from Facebook and Microsoft.

Research Highlights

  • Leading the SAMSON trial (New England Journal of Medicine) on statin side effects and patient support.
  • Developing AI-driven cardiac MRI software to improve scan speed and accuracy.
  • Running clinical trials that focus on patient quality of life and evidence-based care.

Dr. Ahran Arnold

Dr Ahran Arnold is a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in electrophysiology and devices at OneWelbeck and Hammersmith Hospital. He carries out arrhythmia procedures including ablation and device implantation and assesses patients with symptoms or test results potentially caused by heart conditions and heart rhythm disorders. He is a Senior Lecturer in Cardiology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London where he runs a clinical research programme that focuses on rhythm management, wearables and machine learning for cardiac conditions.

Research Highlights

Our Hospitals

We practice at OneWelbeck and Hammersmith Hospital, providing world-class cardiac care in state-of-the-art facilities.

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