Common cardiology cases we’re instructed on.
The panel prepares cardiology expert reports across clinical negligence, personal injury, inquests and fatal claims. Each report is CPR Part 35 compliant, referenced to NICE and ESC guidance, and signed by a GMC-registered consultant in the relevant subspecialty. View our cardiologists
- Clinical negligence
- Personal injury
- Inquests
- Both sides instructed
Six cardiac case types we’re commonly instructed on.
The panel accepts instructions across clinical negligence, personal injury, inquests and fatal claims. Every report complies with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction 35, so the court receives clear, reasoned evidence.
Common cardiac negligence cases include missed acute coronary syndromes, delayed revascularisation, inappropriate anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, and failure to diagnose valvular heart disease. Personal injury claims often involve commotio cordis, myocardial contusion, or exacerbation of pre-existing heart failure. Inquests may require opinion on sudden cardiac death, arrhythmia management, or device-related complications.
Instructions come from claimant and defendant practices, and from coroners’ officers in fatal cases. Reports are prepared at Legal Aid Agency rates where applicable.
Six case types we see most often.
Each case type below calls for different evidence and, often, a different subspecialty. The examples are illustrative, not exhaustive.
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Missed acute coronary syndrome
Whether delayed diagnosis of STEMI or NSTEMI breached the Bolam standard and caused avoidable myocardial infarction. Referenced to ESC guidance on acute coronary syndromes and NICE CG94.
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Inappropriate anticoagulation
Whether anticoagulation management in atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism met the standard of care. Referenced to NICE NG196 and ESC guidance on atrial fibrillation.
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Valvular heart disease
Whether delayed diagnosis or suboptimal management of aortic stenosis or mitral regurgitation caused avoidable heart failure. Referenced to ESC guidance on valvular heart disease.
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Sudden cardiac death
Whether sudden arrhythmic death could have been prevented with appropriate device therapy or medication. Referenced to ESC guidance on sudden cardiac death.
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Myocardial contusion
Whether blunt chest trauma caused myocardial contusion and subsequent heart failure. Referenced to British Cardiovascular Society guidance on cardiac trauma.
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Device-related complications
Whether pacemaker, ICD or CRT implantation or follow-up met the standard of care. Referenced to ESC guidance on cardiac pacing and resynchronisation therapy.
For every report type we prepare, see the reports catalogue.
From instruction to signed report.
Every instruction follows the same four steps, with a quotation on the same working day.
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Send the file
Email the letter of instruction and records bundle to the panel, or upload via the secure portal.
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Quotation & shortlist
Scope, named consultant and fee confirmed the same working day, with the CVs of suitable consultants. You choose before you instruct.
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Records review
The named consultant reviews the disclosure, drafts the chronology and prepares the reasoned opinion. Examination booked where the report requires it, including echocardiography or cardiac MRI.
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Signed delivery
Signed PDF returned by secure transfer, with the consultant available for a brief telephone discussion before any addendum is requested under CPR 35.6.
Instruct a cardiology expert in the right subspecialty.
Send the letter of instruction and records bundle. We confirm scope, named consultant and fee the same working day, with the CVs of suitable consultants. Reports comply with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction 35.
GMC-registered Same working day quotation CPR Part 35 compliant