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Specialises in

• Structural/Heart failure

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Dr Hassan Abbas is a highly respected consultant cardiologist specialising in heart failure, complex devices (CRT, Conduction System Pacing), inherited cardiac conditions and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Dr Abbas earned his Medical and Medical Science degrees at the University of Aberdeen. With 16 years of clinical practice, he currently serves as a substantive consultant at NHS Tayside alongside his private practice.

He is experienced in general cardiology, preventative cardiology, all aspects of heart failure and cardiomyopathy management, the implantation and management of pacemakers, defibrillators (ICD), Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) devices, novel Conduction System Pacing (CSP) that offer physiological pacing, and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs). Dr Abbas is also trained in the delivery of leadless pacemakers. Notably, he holds dual accreditation in both Cardiology and General Internal Medicine.

Throughout his career, Dr Abbas has been involved in clinical research focusing on adipogenesis, the use of fast-field cycling magnetic resonance (FFC-MR) techniques in inflammation and coronary artery evaluation, the effects of beta blockers in COPD, and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. His research has contributed to multiple publications.

In 2017 Dr Abbas established Hourglass Wellbeing Clinics and is currently the Clinical Director. He offers a private practice in cardiology as well as The Aberdeen Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) service. Hourglass Wellbeing is a private medical clinic in Aberdeen that specialises in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It uniquely hosts a private Electrophysiology and Ablation service. The clinic offers innovative collaboration with endocrinologists, women's health specialists, nutritionists, exercise and fitness experts, and psychotherapists. Tests offered include extensive laboratory sampling (blood & urine), echocardiography, holter rhythm monitoring, ECG and Loop Recorder implantation.

Dr Abbas prides himself in working conscientiously, has an open, honest style of consultation with his patients and is highly compassionate. He is fluent in English and Arabic.

Areas of interest

Heart Failure; Dilated Cardiomyopathy; Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Cardio-oncology; Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy; Inherited Cardiac Conditions; Complex Devices; Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT); Defibrillators; Conduction System Pacing; Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing; Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS); General Cardiology; Valvular Heart Disease; Chest Pain; Angina; Breathlessness; Palpitations; Arrhythmia; Syncope; Implantable Loop Recorder

Medical secretaries

• Administration Team
• 43 Schoolhill Aberdeen AB10 1JT
• 01224 454115
• 07946 527482
• admin@hourglasswellbeing.com