Specialist heart care for active people, athletes and those looking to exercise safely

World-class Professor Aneil Malhotra, Consultant Sports Cardiologist, leads our specialist Sports Cardiology Service at the OrthTeam Centre.

Clinics are available every Tuesday.

Whether you’re an elite athlete, regularly active, returning to exercise, or have concerns about your heart health during physical activity, our Sports Cardiology Service provides specialist assessment, investigation and advice tailored to you.

Meet Professor Aneil Malhotra

Professor Malhotra is a leading Consultant Sports Cardiologist with more than 15 years of experience in cardiology and specialist expertise in sports cardiology and inherited heart conditions.

Throughout his career, he has worked with elite athletes and professional sports teams across football, cycling, cricket and rugby, as well as supporting the cardiac care of international athletes.

After graduating from the University of Cambridge, Professor Malhotra undertook specialist cardiology training in Cambridge, Papworth and Oxford, alongside academic experience at MIT and Harvard University. He subsequently completed a PhD focusing on inherited heart disease and sports cardiology at St George’s, University of London.

Alongside his clinical practice, Professor Malhotra is actively involved in research into sports cardiology and the prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes. He is also the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) cardiologist for the North of England.

Our Sports Cardiology Service

Led by Professor Malhotra, our Sports Cardiology Service brings together expertise across Cardiology, Sport and Exercise Medicine, and Imaging, providing a comprehensive approach to heart health, exercise and performance.

As part of the expansion of the first floor at the OrthTeam Centre, we’re also delighted to introduce a new state-of-the-art Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Testing Laboratory.

The dedicated laboratory houses our new specialist cardiac and exercise testing equipment, including a treadmill and exercise bike, enabling our team to assess and monitor how the heart and body respond to exercise within a controlled clinical environment.

Our New Facilities

Our new facilities further enhance the range of cardiac investigations available at the OrthTeam Centre, including:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity

• Echocardiogram (echo) to assess the structure and function of the heart

• Exercise ECG testing using specialist treadmill and exercise bike equipment to monitor the heart during physical activity

• Stress echocardiography to assess how the heart performs under the increased demands of exercise

• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) using breath-by-breath analysis and specialist metabolic testing equipment to assess how the heart, lungs and muscles respond to exercise

Bringing together specialist cardiac assessment, diagnostic testing and exercise physiology under one roof enables us to provide a more streamlined and comprehensive pathway for athletes, active individuals and anyone looking for greater reassurance when exercising.

Working closely with specialists and facilities at Spire Manchester Hospital, patients can also access a wider multidisciplinary network and further specialist investigations where required.

What to Expect From Your Assessment

Your journey begins with an initial consultation with Professor Aneil Malhotra, who will discuss your medical history, any symptoms or concerns, your current activity levels and your individual cardiovascular risk.

Where further investigation is appropriate, diagnostic testing will be tailored to your individual needs. This may include an ECG, echocardiogram, exercise ECG, stress echocardiogram, CPET, ambulatory ECG monitoring or cardiac MRI.

Our multidisciplinary approach also enables us to work collaboratively with Sport and Exercise Medicine consultants, Imaging specialists, Electrophysiologists, Exercise physiologists, Cardiovascular surgeons, Sports psychologists, where required.

Book Your Appointment

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms during exercise, returning to physical activity following a cardiac diagnosis, looking to understand unexplained changes in your performance, or simply seeking greater reassurance about your heart health, our specialist team is here to help.

Professor Aneil Malhotra holds clinics at OrthTeam Centre every Tuesday. 

For patients and sports clubs looking to book an appointment, please contact our team at elitesports@orthteamcentre.co.uk.