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An overview of cardiac arrhythmias
Here, extremely well-regarded consultant cardiologist, Dr Aruna Arujuna, tells us all we n...
Dr Aruna Arujuna
MBChB MRCP MD(Res) FACC FESC
GMC: 6025662Professional statement
Dr Aruna Arujuna is an experienced consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist practising across the Fylde Coast, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.
He looks after patients with cardiac conditions including coronary artery issues, suboptimal heart function, valvular heart issues and has specific expertise in treating patients with heart rhythm problems including palpitations and arrhythmias. He carries out diagnostic tests such as ECGs, heart rhythm monitoring and echocardiography. His treatments include DC cardioversion, loop recorder implants, permanent pacemakers and ICD implantation as well as cardiac ablation for heart rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia.
Each individual experiences arrhythmia differently. Unpicking the different features, understanding fears and concerns through an emphatic manner guides clinical decision making. Living with an arrythmia can be complex and life changing. Dr Arujuna provides an outstanding service to help you understand the condition, evaluate the diagnosis, recommend lifestyle changes, and review your treatment options.
He practices at the BMI Alexandra Hospital, The Spire Manchester Hospital, and the Spire Fylde Coast Hospital.
Clinics
Mill Lane, Cheadle, SK8 2PXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Alexandra Hospital
Subspecialties
- Blood pressure test
- Blood tests for heart disease risk
Professional memberships
- Heart Rhythm Society (USA)
Education
- FACC, Recognition into the American College of Cardiology as a fellow based on clinical work achieved, academic and publication merits, American College of Cardiology, Washington, USA (2021)
- FESC, Recognition into the European Society of Cardiology as a fellow based on academic and publication merits, European Society of Cardiology, Sophia Antipolis, France (2016)
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior lecturer role, King's College London
Positions in organisations
- Committee Member Board, Heart Rhythm Society (US) 2021-2024
- External committee member for the Air Pollution Sub-Committee Group, World Heart Federation (WHF) (2021 - 2022)
Languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
Registration number: 6025662
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- I have total confidence in Dr.Arujuna. He has a very honest open friendly manner. He was totally professional and thorough. He put me completely at my ease, as a result, I felt confident to engage in conversation concerning my health problem. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
- Dr Arujuna was very helpful, professional and thorough. I thoroughly recommend him.
- My consultation with Dr Arujuna was very enlightening, I found him to be a very nice person who was very easy to talk to and he was very understanding of my concerns.
- Dr Arjuna is a lovely caring Doctor he made me feel at ease with my condition and he explained it to me so I was able to fully understand. I would recommend him to anyone . The staff are very helpful friendly and very pleasant from the minute you walk into the hospital to when you leave .
- Very Professional, felt comfortable in his presence, clear understanding of the issues I am having, currently undergoing tests - would recommend
- Although my treatment is ongoing, the care I’ve received from Dr Arujuna thus far has been exemplary. Issues with the heart are inevitably concerning, but he has provided, clearly very genuine, warm reassurance and support throughout, including to my family.
- A faultless level of care. Thank you.
- I recently underwent a catheter ablation procedure under the care of Dr. Aruna Arujuna at the Cheadle Alexandra Hospital, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience.
- Very happy to have all my questions answered. I was reassured and was given a new way forward. Very pleasant and skilled doctor.
- Within one week of consulting Dr Arujuna, I was on the operating table having a heart ablation. During the previous 6 weeks I had been admitted to Resus at A&E on 10 occasions with readings of 190-205 BPM. Dr Arujuna fixed the problem with a 2 hour op.