Dr Howard McAlpine

Consultant Cardiologist at:

• Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow (since 1992)

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow (present)

• Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow (since 1996)

• Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, Renfrew (present)

• Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Glasgow (present)

• Non-invasive cardiac imaging

• Stress echocardiography

• Heart failure

• Valvular heart disease

Dr Howard McAlpine is a distinguished Consultant Physician and Cardiologist, having qualified from Glasgow in 1979. With a wealth of experience, he has served as a consultant cardiologist since 1992. Dr McAlpine's extensive NHS career was based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow until 2021. Currently, he offers private consultations at Ross Hall Hospital, Glasgow, where he also holds admitting rights.

As a non-invasive cardiologist, Dr McAlpine addresses a broad spectrum of general cardiological conditions, with a particular focus on cardiac ultrasound. His expertise encompasses a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for comprehensive cardiac care.

Dr McAlpine is proficient in conducting ECGs, ambulatory (Holter) ECG monitoring, and treadmill exercise stress testing. He is skilled in performing transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, as well as D.C. cardioversion. His practice includes non-invasive cardiac imaging, providing critical insights into heart health.

He is dedicated to managing conditions such as heart failure, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, angina, and hypertension, ensuring patients receive optimal care tailored to their needs.