Cardiology Services at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
The Cardiology department at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust offers comprehensive cardiac care across both hospital sites, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and specialized expertise. The service provides extensive inpatient care through dedicated Coronary Care Units (CCUs) at both locations, with an 8-bed unit at Tunbridge Wells and a 6-bed unit at Maidstone. These units are equipped for invasive monitoring, non-invasive ventilation, and intra-aortic balloon pump support. The department maintains strong collaborative relationships with Intensive Care, General Medical, Surgical, and Obstetric teams, ensuring integrated care for cardiology patients throughout both hospitals.
Advanced Cardiac Diagnostics and Interventions
The Trust’s cardiology service features dedicated catheterization laboratories at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, supported by a 13-bed recovery unit and comprehensive IT infrastructure including MedCon and TOMCAT systems. These facilities enable a full range of invasive procedures, from diagnostic angiography (via both radial and femoral access) to elective and emergency percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including primary angioplasty for myocardial infarction (PAMI). Advanced diagnostic capabilities include pressure wire studies, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and specialized device implantation procedures. The electrophysiology service provides both diagnostic studies and therapeutic ablation procedures for cardiac arrhythmias.
