{"id":488,"date":"2024-10-01T14:34:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/?page_id=488"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:25:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/?page_id=488","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"padding-left:0;min-height:335px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-495\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1920-about.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1920-about.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1920-about-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1920-about-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8e9090\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-fd9b688b wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-max-60-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db9edeb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#14325a;min-height:0px\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section-anticipate has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8d965a49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-0511fce756667cd2e26abadda25b3dc8\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>At HeartSmart Healthcare, we believe that a healthy heart is the foundation of overall well-being and life longevity.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0382f3a3af3087d913956c900cca89ff\">Our purpose is to fill the gap in NHS heart health services by offering a swift and thorough diagnostic service for individuals concerned about their cardiovascular health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-af3944a33ea6dcf4bfc5f2f1256410e2\">We understand the challenges of the current healthcare system, and our goal is to bridge the gap by providing an accessible, premium-quality service for those who need immediate attention and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-max-48-font-size\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\"><strong>Meet The<\/strong> <strong>HeartSmart Team<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:34px;margin-bottom:34px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9231bff9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-94-copy0-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-593\" style=\"width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-94-copy0-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-94-copy0-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-94-copy0-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-94-copy0-1-2000x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ana Frappell<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-tertiary-color\">Lead Cardiac Nurse Specialist<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Ana Frappell is a skilled Heart Failure Specialist Nurse and Non-Medical Prescriber at the Brighton &amp; Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. In this role, Ana leads the management of congestion alerts via patients&#8217; pacing devices and has developed a niche specialisation in cardio-oncology. Her expertise in this dual-focused role enhances patient care, ensuring comprehensive management of heart failure and its intersection with oncology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Prior to her current position, Ana honed her skills at Guy&#8217;s and St Thomas&#8217; NHS Foundation Trust in London. Here, she was pivotal in advancing heart failure care, leveraging her extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to support and manage patients with complex cardiac conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Ana&#8217;s educational background is robust, with advanced training in prescribing from King\u2019s College London, complementing her foundational degree in critical care nursing with a cardiology focus. This blend of advanced and specialised education underpins her clinical practice and leadership in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-940-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-595\" style=\"width:223px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-940-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-940-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-940-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Artboard-940-1-2000x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Hiten Patel<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-tertiary-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-tertiary-color\">Lead Cardiac Consultant<\/mark><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Dr. Hiten Patel is a Consultant Cardiologist known for his expertise in complex device implantation and heart failure management. With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, he emphasises a holistic approach in his practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Currently, Dr. Patel serves as a Consultant Cardiologist at Eastbourne District General Hospital in Sussex, where he specialises in advanced cardiac care, including the management of arrhythmias, heart failure, and the implantation of complex cardiac devices. He is actively involved in both clinical practice and research, striving to enhance patient outcomes through innovative screening methodologies and treatment strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Dr. Patel received his training on the south coast and is recognized for his clinical excellence and dedication to advancing cardiac screening methodologies. Outside of medicine, he is an avid marathon swimmer, reflecting his passion for endurance and commitment to well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At HeartSmart Healthcare, we believe that a healthy heart is the foundation of overall well-being and life longevity.&nbsp; Our purpose is to fill the gap in NHS heart health services by offering a swift and thorough diagnostic service for individuals concerned about their cardiovascular health.&nbsp; We understand the challenges of the current healthcare system, and &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/?page_id=488\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;About&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width-no-title.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-488","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=488"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":659,"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/488\/revisions\/659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartsmarthealthcare.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}