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Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist's
Cardiac rhythm problems are a frightening and complex problem and its often difficult for patients to cope. Our Arrhythmia Nurse specialist is a dedicated point of contact who is your advocate and guide while you are looked after by us.
They are your friend within the system who ensures that you understand what is happening and that your treatment is as quick and easy as possible. They may not always be able to answer your questions, but if not will find out from someone who can and get back to you as soon as possible.
We have a seperate team of arrhythmia nurses for NHS and Private patients. The nurses however, cannot be contacted if you have not been seen by us before and if you are a new patient with a query
you would need to make an outpatient appointment. It is important that you contact the correct team whether it be priavte or NHS because only they will be able to get access to your records and give appropriate advice.
Claire Chitty
Claire Chitty is our Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist, and was appointed to this role in 2005.
She graduated as a Nurse in 1994, and has spent most of her career in Cardiac Nursing. Before coming to the London Bridge Hospital she worked in cardiology and cardiac surgery, on wards, in critical care and in out patient settings.
She joined the London Bridge Hospital as a Cardiac Ward Sister in 2001, taking responsibility for the Cardiac High Dependency Unit.
She contacts all patients prior to admission for support, advice and for specific needs such as warfarin management. She sees all patients during their stay and on discharge, and is available afterwards for any questions and queries.
She is a British Heart Foundation Nurse, and a member of Heart Rhythm UK, The British Cardiac Society and the Heart Rhythm Society. In 2010 she passed the Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Allied professional, being the only nurse in the UK to hold this qualification.
What is AF?
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common, abnormal rhythm of the heart.