Wye Valley NHS Trust

Back to Rapid Cardiology The two carotid arteries are the main vessels that supply blood to the brain. They originate from the main arteries of the body (the aorta and brachiocephalic artery) in the chest and travel up through the neck and into the skull. Atherosclerosis of the right or left carotid artery is the most common cause of a stroke. A carotid duplex scan is a technique to take a picture of these arteries using sound waves (ultrasound). A sound-wave transducer is placed gently on the neck. The walls and interior of the artery are visualised and the velocity…

Herefordshire Cardiac Rehabilitation Service The County Hospital The old chapel Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2ER The Team Stephen Heptinstall- Cardiac AHP/CNS lead Angie Harvard- Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiac Rehabilitation Gail Dyer- Senior Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Hazel Poyner- Senior Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Julia Brazier- Senior Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Jo Lambe- Senior Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Richard Deneven- Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Telephone 01432 364205 Email Cardiacrehab.department@nhs.net   Monday to Friday 08:30am to 04:00pm

Hereford County Hospital address The postcode and address is Stonebow Road, The County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2BN Accident & Emergency location The Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is located at the far end of the main hospital building. All patients and visitors to this department must use the designated A&E entrance. There is a drop-off and collection point at the main A&E entrance, and designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities. The parking area is managed by a private contractor and charges apply, though concessions are available. There is more information on how to find us and available parking.