
Dr Syed Ahsan
MBBS BSc(Hons) MD FRCPCardiology
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About
Consultant cardiologist Dr Ahsan is based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital where he is also the training lead for the heart rhythm unit at Barts Health Centre. He also sees patients at North Middlesex University Hospital and was responsible for implementing the arrhythmia service there.Â
Dr Ahsan takes pride in putting his patients first and conducts thorough assessments, fully informing his patients of their treatment options. He treats a range of cardiac symptoms, such as blackouts, chest pains, dizziness, and high blood pressure. He also uses the latest technology available to perform both basic and complex catheter ablation treatments for all arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation). In addition, Dr Ahsan specialises in cardiac device implantation including pacemaker, defibrillator, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy.Â
Dr Ahsan gained his medical qualification from Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' Medical School before undertaking his specialist cardiology training and completing a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac devices at the Heart Hospital. He also earned an MD from University College London, where his research investigating techniques to improve outcomes in patients with cardiac rhythm devices earned him the Royal Society of Medicine National Prize. He remains active in research and is currently investigating novel methods for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
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Procedures
- Echocardiogram
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Heart Scan
- Catheter Ablation
- ECG Monitor
- Video Consultation
- Cardiac MRI
- Defibrillator Implantation
- 24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test
- Calcium Coronary Score
- Cardiac Generator Replacement
- Cardiac Pacing
- Cardiac Re-synchronisation Therapy
- Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardioversion
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemaker Surgery
- Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
Special interests
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Tachycardia
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Breathlessness
- Chest Pain
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Angina
- Bradycardia
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Ventricular Fibrillation
Education
- MB BS (2000) - University of London
- FRCP
- MD(Res)- University College London
Reviews
Peer recommendations

"I work with Dr Ahsan as part of the Leaders in Heart Rhythm Care at The Wellington Hospital, HCA. He is an excellent colleague and is highly recommended. "
16-10-2021

"Syed is one of the best Cardiologists in the UK. He has years of experience and is a fantastic and measured opinion. He has a brilliant manner with patients and his communication is unsurpassed. He has some of the best procedural hand skills in the country and has been involved in pioneering research which has changed our thinking about difficult to treat AF. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a world class all round cardiologist for patients for all aspects of cardiology. "
16-10-2021

"Syed is my go to cardiologist for arrhythmia problems. I have had universal & excellent feedback from patients in terms of his clinical acumen & skills as well as his fantastic approach to patient care."
25-02-2020

"Dr Syed Ahsan is an excellent cardiologist and colleague who is a leader in the field. He is very passionate about patient education and empowering patients to make the right decisions about their care. Would highly recommend him to my family and friends. "
16-10-2021