Shortness of Breath Assessment & Treatment
Dr. Naveen Mudalagiri, an award-winning Consultant Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist, offers comprehensive assessment and management of shortness of breath (breathlessness). With professional accreditation and specialist expertise in diagnosing cardiac causes of breathlessness—including heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease—Dr. Mudalagiri provides thorough investigations using advanced echocardiography and exercise testing to deliver precise, personalised care.
As the highest-rated 5-star cardiologist on TopDoctors in Europe, winner of the TopDoctors Awards 2023 & 2024, and a recommended doctor on Doctify, Dr. Mudalagiri leads cardiology centres across the UK. His NHS practices are at Medway Maritime Hospital and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital in London, serving patients in London and Kent.
Shortness of breath can significantly impact your quality of life and may indicate underlying heart conditions such as heart failure, leaking heart valves, or cardiomyopathy. Through detailed assessment, including exercise testing and expert echocardiography reporting, comprehensive heart investigations, ongoing cardiology care, Dr. Mudalagiri identifies the cause of your breathlessness and creates tailored treatment plans to help you breathe easier and live better.
Comfort and convenience
At Dr. Mudalagiri’s practice, patient comfort and convenience are paramount. From your initial consultation, you’ll experience a warm, welcoming environment designed to ease any anxiety about breathlessness assessments or cardiac investigations.
Clinics in London and Kent feature modern facilities with minimal waiting times and flexible scheduling. Comprehensive assessments, including echocardiography and exercise testing, are performed efficiently with same-day results when possible. The compassionate team understands the distress breathlessness can cause and provides supportive care throughout your diagnostic journey and treatment.
Skilled Experts At Your Service
Led by Dr. Naveen Mudalagiri, with over 25 years of experience, accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography and British Society of Cardiovascular Imaging. Chairman of the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Educational Facility and Senior Lecturer at Kent and Medway Medical School.
Comprehensive Care For Every Need
Full range of diagnostic services for shortness of breath, including investigation and management of heart failure, cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, leaking heart valves, and related cardiac conditions.
Innovative Tools For Better Health
State-of-the-art echocardiography, exercise testing, and advanced cardiac imaging to pinpoint the cause of breathlessness and guide effective treatment.
Always Ready, Always Caring
Expert assessment for acute and chronic breathlessness, with a focus on patient education, symptom relief, and long-term cardiac health management.