About the clinic
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is widely regarded as a top hospital in London for specialist heart and lung care. Based in Chelsea (Royal Brompton Hospital) and Harefield (Harefield Hospital), England, the Trust serves patients across the United Kingdom and from around the world. Founded through the merger of Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals and integrated into Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2021, its mission is to be the United Kingdom’s leading specialist centre for heart and lung disease, combining world-class clinical practice with research and innovation.
The Trust leverages cutting-edge technologies and maintains partnerships with prestigious academic institutions like Imperial College’s National Heart and Lung Institute. Staff are multilingual and highly trained, and the institution is known for advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment. Explore why thousands choose Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust for treatment abroad.
Key Specialties and Departments at a Premier Heart & Lung Centre
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust specialises in treating both children and adults with complex cardiothoracic and respiratory conditions. Its key departments and treatment areas include:
- Congenital heart disease – One of the largest centres in the UK for diagnosing and treating congenital heart defects.
- Cardiology and Interventional procedures – The Trust was the first in the world to offer primary angioplasty for heart attack and pioneered transcatheter mitral valve implantation for mitral regurgitation.
- Thoracic and open-heart surgery – Thousands of thoracic surgeries, angioplasties, open-heart operations, and pacemaker implants are performed annually.
- Transplant surgery – Its heart-lung transplant unit is one of the most experienced in the UK and was the first to standardise an Organ Care System for transplant procedures.
- Research and Innovation – Active research in genetic cardiomyopathies, cystic fibrosis, arrhythmia, and more, with over 4,500 patients participating in research every year.
Condition-specific topics such as “Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Success Rates”, “Coronary Angioplasty Procedures Explained”, and “Transplant Care and Post-Operative Recovery” can be expanded with details about definitions, symptoms, success rates, and pre/post-operative care.
Advanced Technologies & Facilities Setting New Standards
This leading centre continually invests in state-of-the-art technology and facilities to maintain its role as a top hospital in London:
- Advanced diagnostic and interventional equipment – including Europe’s most advanced blood laboratory and a remote-controlled robotic system for 3D mapping used in complex arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation treatment.
- Transplant and critical care infrastructure – A highly experienced heart-lung transplant unit supported by Organ Care System technology.
- Imaging and diagnostic departments – Advanced Cardiac PET with Rubidium, MRI, CT, lung function testing, chest X-ray, and more.
- Surgical theatres, ICUs, recovery zones – Comprehensive support across two main hospital sites with hundreds of inpatient beds, day-case beds, and specialised wards.
Visual elements such as photos of robotic systems, MRI or PET-CT machines, or a 3D facility walkthrough can further demonstrate modern infrastructure.
