Dr Brian Clapp, Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Brian Clapp
Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Brian Clapp MA PhD FRCP
Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Clapp is a recommended Consultant Cardiologist
Areas of expertise
- Interventional cardiology
- Diagnostic angiography including transradial procedures
- Diving medicine
- Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects
- Ischaemic heart disease
Recommendations for Dr Clapp
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Recommended by:
byProf. Gerald Carr-White, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is the clinical lead for coronary intervention at Guys & St Thomas's Hospital. He's a national expert in the field of coronary intervention and also in the field of structural intervention, particularly along the lines of patent foramen ovale closure and left atrial appendage closure devices where he lectures nationally and internationally. He is an exceptional clinician and cares about his patients, always putting them first in care & treatment making him an excellent opinion.❞
byProf. Mark O'Neill, Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Electrophysiology
❝Dr Clapp is a pragmatic, conscientious cardiologist who always acts in the best interests of his patients. In addition to his expertise in interventional cardiology, he has a broad scope of practice in general cardiology and offers a very high quality opinion which is why I have been referring patients to him for the last ten years. I have no hesitation in recommending him.❞
by Dr Guy Lloyd, Cardiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is an expert in cardiology and cardiac intervention. His structural interventions have excellent results. All patients that I have referred to him in the past have given outstanding reports on his service and care. I have no hesitation in referring patients with these conditions to Brian for further management.❞
by Prof. Christopher Aldo Rinaldi, Cardiologist
❝Dr Clapp is a highly renowned specialist in his field, he is an expert in complex coronary interventions and also structural heart disease. I cannot recommend him highly enough!❞
by Dr Matthew Wright, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is very good for ASD closures.❞
byProf. Gerald Carr-White, Consultant Cardiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is the clinical lead for coronary intervention at Guys & St Thomas's Hospital. He's a national expert in the field of coronary intervention and also in the field of structural intervention, particularly along the lines of patent foramen ovale closure and left atrial appendage closure devices where he lectures nationally and internationally. He is an exceptional clinician and cares about his patients, always putting them first in care & treatment making him an excellent opinion.❞
byProf. Mark O'Neill, Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Electrophysiology
❝Dr Clapp is a pragmatic, conscientious cardiologist who always acts in the best interests of his patients. In addition to his expertise in interventional cardiology, he has a broad scope of practice in general cardiology and offers a very high quality opinion which is why I have been referring patients to him for the last ten years. I have no hesitation in recommending him.❞
by Dr Guy Lloyd, Cardiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is an expert in cardiology and cardiac intervention. His structural interventions have excellent results. All patients that I have referred to him in the past have given outstanding reports on his service and care. I have no hesitation in referring patients with these conditions to Brian for further management.❞
by Prof. Christopher Aldo Rinaldi, Cardiologist
❝Dr Clapp is a highly renowned specialist in his field, he is an expert in complex coronary interventions and also structural heart disease. I cannot recommend him highly enough!❞
by Dr Matthew Wright, Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
❝Dr Brian Clapp is very good for ASD closures.❞
Make an appointment
Address
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The Cardiac Clinic
St Olaf House, 27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
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Telephone or video consultation
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About Dr Brian Clapp
GMC number: 4105291
Year qualified: 1994
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Dr Brian Clapp is a highly regarded consultant cardiologist who specialises in both general cardiology and interventional and structural cardiology. Dr Clapp works within The Cardiac Clinic team based at London Bridge Hospital. In addition, he provides private care as a consultant cardiologist and senior lecturer at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Clapp has extensive experience and skill in all aspects of coronary intervention (angioplasty). His expertise includes the assessment and closure of atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovale, including for cryptogenic strokes. He is also passionate about cardiac diving medicine and is recognised on the Health and Safety Executive Register as a secondary specialist with an interest in diving.
After graduating from the University of Cambridge in 1991, followed by a medical degree with distinctions from University College London in 1994, Dr Clapp went on to complete extensive training in a number of teaching hospitals around London. He achieved a PhD from the University of London thanks to a British Heart Foundation Fellowship, during which his research focus was on the association between inflammation and acute coronary events. In 2005, Dr Clapp completed his specialist cardiology training with a significant focus on coronary and structural intervention.
Dr Clapp's areas of expertise include coronary intervention, structural heart disease, atrial septal defect closure, patent foramen ovale closure, and cardiac diving medicine. He treats a wide range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, structural heart defects, and cryptogenic strokes. Dr Clapp has been a consultant cardiologist since 2005 and continues to contribute significantly to both clinical practice and medical education.
Areas of expertise
- 24 hour blood pressure monitor
- Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Angina
- Angioplasty
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial septal defects (ASD)
- Aviation cardiology
- Bubble contrast echocardiography
- Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cardioversion
- Chest pain
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary stent insertion
- CT coronary angiogram
- Diagnostic angiography including transradial procedures
- Diving medicine
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidaemia
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiogram
- Exercise stress test
- Health assessments
- Heart & lung health assessments
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Heart murmurs
- Heart scan
- Heart valve problems
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Interventional cardiology
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Loss of consciousness (syncope)
- Low blood pressure
- Myocardial perfusion scan
- Palpitations
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
- Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair
- Pressure wire study (coronary angiography)
- Transoesophageal echocardiogram
- Unstable angina
- Valvular heart disease
- Valvuloplasty
Frequently asked questions
What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
I see a wide range of cardiac patients. They generally present with chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations or, alternatively, worry about some previous investigation they've had.
What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?
I carry out a full range of cardiac treatments, both myself and with colleagues. I'm an interventional cardiologist. I have a particular ability to deal with coronary artery disease, both in terms of investigation and treatment, and also a number of structural abnormalities including stroke prevention techniques.
What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?
I'm an interventional cardiologist who can carry out all types of coronary intervention, including radio ablation. From a structural perspective, my interests are fundamentally in those of the reduction of stroke risk. So, the closure of patent foramen ovale, closure of left atrial appendages to reduce stroke risk in specific patients. I also have an interest in other forms of atrial septal defects.
Arching all of this, I have an interest in diving medicine and the interaction between diving physiology and the safety of diving.
Professional memberships
Articles by Dr Brian Clapp
Who should undergo patent foramen ovale closure in 2014?
Endothelial function does not relate to haemoglobin or serum erythropoietin concentrations
Estimating central systolic blood pressure during oscillometric determination of blood pressure
Augmentation pressure is influenced by ventricular contractility/relaxation dynamics
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Effect of remote ischaemic conditioning on clinical outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction (CONDI-2/ERIC-PPCI)
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Coronary microvascular dysfunction is associated with myocardial ischemia and abnormal coronary perfusion during exercise
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Erythropoietin: a future therapy for failing hearts?
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Physiological impact of afterload reduction on cardiac mechanics and coronary hemodynamics following isosorbide dinitrate administration in ischemic heart disease
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Resting coronary flow varies with normal cardiac catheter laboratory stimuli
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Impact of coronary artery disease on contractile function and ventricular-arterial coupling during exercise
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Cardiac arrest, chronic total occlusion, and occluded stent in a 16-year-old boy with Kawasaki disease
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Comparison of fractional flow reserve, instantaneous wave-free ratio and a novel technique for assessing coronary arteries with serial lesions
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Deleterious effects of cold air inhalation on coronary physiological indices in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease
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Optimal application of fractional flow reserve to assess serial coronary artery disease
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❝Dr Anoop Shetty is a multi-faceted consultant. Not only does he provide sound, evidence-based general cardiology experience, he's an expert in electrophysiology and complex device therapy. Patients benefit from his organised and calm approach to clinical problems, combined with very good attention to detail, to ensure the best care possible. I greatly appreciate his in-depth knowledge of his field to help me with complex patients. I'm very happy to recommend his caring, patient-centred approach.❞
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Prof. Mark O'Neill, Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Electrophysiology
❝Prof Mark O’Neill is a very knowledgeable specialist within his field of Electrophysiology. He always provides a valuable opinion for patients that I refer to him and, if required, has a high level of technical ability when undertaking procedures. I am confident in recommending him to my patients.❞
Prof. Gerald Carr-White, Consultant Cardiologist
❝I have worked closely with Prof. Carr-White for many years and I am always impressed by his fantastic clinical knowledge. He is very considerate in his approach and always patient centric. Highly recommended.❞
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❝I tend to send my patients to Dr Paul Carroll for endocrinological consultations. He gives a good, solid, rounded opinion.❞
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❝I would recommend Dr Alessandro Frigiola for adult congenital heart disease.❞
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❝Dr Karen Breen is a good specialist in clotting disorders.❞
Prof. Christopher Aldo Rinaldi, Cardiologist
❝Prof. Rinaldi is one of the most skilled operators, particularly in the area of complex pacing, that I have ever worked with. This is backed up with a very broad cardiology knowledge and utilisation of evidence based medicine. He is an excellent colleague and would firmly recommend him.❞
Dr Guy Lloyd, Cardiologist
❝Dr Lloyd is at the top of his field in terms of cardiology imaging. Patients benefit from both this knowledge and also a firmly patient focused approach. He is always keen to assist in all areas and I believe is an excellent clinical opinion.❞
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❝I tend to send my patients to Dr Jude Oben for gastroenterological consultations, particularly in the area of hepatology.❞
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❝Miss Rachel Bell is a very skilled and up-to-date operator. She has a very good vascular opinion.❞
David Robert Hargroves,
❝I would recommend Dr David Hargroves for stroke medicine.❞
