Cardiology
Cardiology at GMS Clinic Dubai
- Comprehensive functional diagnostics of the cardiovascular system
- Echocardiography performed on a premium ultrasound platform by SCHILLER, a global leader in cardiac imaging
- Screening programs for young individuals and asymptomatic patients for early detection of hidden conditions
- Personalized 10-year cardiovascular risk assessment for heart attacks and strokes
- Development of individualized therapy and rehabilitation plans
- Medical weight management programs designed to reduce cardiovascular risks
- Functional assessment before and during sports training
- Evaluation of smoking-related vascular damage — focused arterial ultrasound and pulmonary function testing with pharmacological challenge
- Preoperative cardiac assessment, including thrombosis risk evaluation
- Cardiac monitoring during pregnancy
- Management of patients with chronic heart and vascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, or a history of heart attack, stroke, stenting, or bypass surgery
- Doctor
- Andrei PrikhodkoGP, cardiologist, ultrasound diagnostics
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Cardiologist consultation
- 750 AED
- Where and when
- Souk Al Manzil, Downtown Dubai · daily 9:00–21:00
When to see a cardiologist
Heart and vascular diseases often present with subtle or unexpected symptoms.
For example:
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Erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of hypertension
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Dizziness may indicate an arrhythmia
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Leg swelling is not always caused by venous issues or diet
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Exercise intolerance can signal iron deficiency
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Shortness of breath is not necessarily a lung condition
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Snoring can be an early sign of sleep apnea or cardiovascular dysfunctio
Some cardiovascular disorders develop without any symptoms, especially in their early stages. Conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, impaired glucose metabolism, and atherosclerosis may progress silently.
That’s why regular visits to a cardiologist are essential — even if you feel perfectly healthy. You should definitely schedule an appointment if you have elevated blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol levels.
Key cardiovascular risk factors
Most cardiovascular risks are linked to modern lifestyle habits: alcohol consumption, smoking, sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, and low physical activity.
Even young people with no family history may experience elevated cholesterol, blood sugar, or body weight.
At GMS Clinic Dubai, we place special emphasis on managing excess weight and metabolic syndrome, offering medical weight-reduction programs that effectively reduce cardiovascular risks.
During your consultation, the cardiologist will evaluate your indications and contraindications for GLP-1 / GIP receptor agonists and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Your visit may also include a comprehensive 10-year cardiovascular risk calculation (including heart attack and stroke probability), along with personalized strategies to lower it.
Key cardiac diagnostics at GMS Clinic Dubai
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ECG and Holter ECG monitoring
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Overnight oxygen saturation monitoring
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Spirometry
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Ultrasound of arteries at various sites
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Echocardiography
At GMS Clinic Dubai, we combine world-class diagnostic precision with personalized care. Our goal is not only to detect and treat cardiovascular conditions but to help every patient preserve heart health, vitality, and quality of life for years to come.
Heart checks at the clinic
A heart check starts with a consultation and a risk calculation: age, sex, blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, family history. Do not buy the biggest test package without a consultation: regular risk assessment and targeted testing is the sensible strategy.
- ECG and 24-hour Holter monitoring — for a fast or slow pulse, suspected arrhythmia, fainting.
- Echocardiography: the heart’s structure and pumping function; a normal resting ECG does not rule out narrowed coronary arteries.
- Ultrasound of the neck vessels and arteries, focused arterial ultrasound; an express troponin test at the clinic.
- Lipid profile, NT-proBNP and the cardiovascular risk profile — samples taken at the clinic, results discussed at a free follow-up visit.
If at your visit the doctor recommends a test or treatment that is done in hospital, the GMS medical concierge takes care of it: arranges the admission and helps with booking, paperwork and translation.
You discuss the findings with your cardiologist at GMS Clinic, and your follow-up continues here.
