Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon, Consultant Cardiologist

Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon

Consultant Cardiologist

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Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon MD MB ChB BSc (Hons) FRCP FACC

Consultant Cardiologist

MD MB ChB BSc (Hons) FRCP FACC

Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon

Consultant Cardiologist MD MB ChB BSc (Hons) FRCP FACC

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MD MB ChB BSc (Hons) FRCP FACC

Areas of expertise

  • Heart attack
  • Pacemaker surgery
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  • Echocardiogram

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  • byDr Sarah Jane Wright, GP

    Clinically highly recommended & good outcomes.

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    Clinically highly recommended & good outcomes.

  • Address

    • The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

      Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2FQ

  • Goodmayes Hospital (NHS)

    157 Barley Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8XJ

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital (NHS)

    Woolwich Stadium Road, Woolwich, London, Greater London, SE18 4QH

  • University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

    Trust HQ, Po Box 9551, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

  • About Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon

    GMC number: 3256952

    Year qualified: 1987

    Place of primary qualification: University of Manchester

    Prof. Francisco Leyva-Leon is a highly esteemed Consultant Cardiologist based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. He qualified from Manchester University in 1987 and subsequently trained in Cardiology at the prestigious Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. He has been serving as a Consultant Cardiologist since 2000.

    Prof. Leyva-Leon has a wealth of experience in general cardiology and is adept at treating a variety of conditions including angina, heart attacks, hypertension, and raised cholesterol. His special interests lie in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, cardiac rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and cardiac imaging. He is particularly skilled in advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (cardiac MRI), and cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT).

    A pioneer in cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in the UK, Professor Leyva-Leon has significantly contributed to the field of heart failure treatment with specialised pacemakers. His expertise is further recognised through his past presidency of the British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and his role as a clinical advisor to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) on national guidelines for Drug Therapy and Cardiac Device Therapy in Heart Failure.

    In addition to his clinical work, Professor Leyva-Leon is a Professor of Cardiology at Aston University Medical School. He leads cutting-edge research on cardiac devices, imaging, electrophysiology (rhythm disorders), cardiomyopathies, and heart failure. His prolific academic career includes the publication of over 400 research papers and abstracts, and he has delivered more than 300 lectures worldwide.

    Prof. Leyva-Leon’s dedication to cardiology and his extensive expertise make him a leading figure in the field, committed to advancing both patient care and medical research.

    Areas of expertise

    • 24 hour blood pressure monitor
    • Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
    • Angina
    • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Athlete's heart
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Atrial flutter
    • Bradycardia
    • Calcium coronary score
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Cardiac CT
    • Cardiac generator replacement
    • Cardiac imaging
    • Cardiac MRI
    • Cardiac pacing
    • Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
    • Cardiac screening
    • Cardiomems
    • Cardiometabolic disease
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Cardiovascular syncope
    • Cardioversion
    • Chest pain
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Coronary angiography
    • Coronary artery disease
    • CT coronary angiogram
    • Dizziness
    • DVLA assessments
    • ECG (electrocardiogram)
    • ECG holter monitor
    • Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)
    • Exercise stress test
    • Exercise testing
    • Fainting
    • Health assessments
    • Heart & lung health assessments
    • Heart attack
    • Heart blocks
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • Heart failure
    • Heart murmurs
    • Heart muscle disease
    • Heart scan
    • High blood pressure
    • High cholesterol
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
    • Implantable loop recorder (ILR)
    • Irregular heart beat
    • Loss of consciousness (syncope)
    • Low blood pressure
    • Oedema
    • Pacemaker surgery
    • Pacemakers
    • Pericarditis
    • Right heart catheterisation
    • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
    • Tachycardia
    • Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
    • Valvular heart diseaseHeart attack
    • Pacemaker surgery
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
    • Echocardiogram

    Professional memberships

    General Medical Council