The Keyhole Heart Clinic

06/11/2025

Wonderful

I’m really looking forward to hosting an online 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 session this Monday evening with Future Dreams for those living with 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿.

It’s a relaxed, informal hour to bring your real, everyday questions about nutrition - the things you’ve heard about, read about, been told about, or quietly worried about - as well as the practical challenges that come up when you’re managing side effects, changes in appetite or energy, or just trying to make food feel doable day-to-day.🍴

We’ll talk things through together in a way that feels supportive and practical.
No question is a silly question here.

☕️Put the kettle on and come exactly as you are - tired, curious, uncertain, hopeful, or wanting to feel a bit less on your own with it all.

Tracksuit, pyjamas, camera on or off… all completely fine.

Monday 10th November
7-8pm (online)

Book your place here:
👉 https://momence.com/l/rqh6JmBk

Future Dreams provide such needed support to those affected by breast cancer.
You can find out more about their work here:
https://futuredreams.org.uk/what-we-do/

If someone you know might benefit from this space, please feel welcome to share.

05/11/2025

Finally

21/10/2025

🫀 Why Are So Many Patients Are Misdiagnosed with Heart Valve Disease?

You can look fit, eat well, and still have a serious heart problem that’s quietly getting worse.

In this short video, Mr Inder Birdi, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Clinical Director of The Keyhole Heart Clinic in London, explains why heart valve disease is so often missed or misdiagnosed - and what you can do if you’re worried about symptoms like:
⚠️ Breathlessness
⚠️ Fatigue or low energy
⚠️ Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
⚠️ Palpitations or reduced fitness

Too often, these are dismissed as ageing, stress, or “just being out of shape.” But for some, they’re the first signs of a leaky or narrowed heart valve.

At The Keyhole Heart Clinic, we offer rapid, same-day assessments including ECG, echocardiogram, and consultation - so you can get answers fast.

If you’ve been told everything is fine but still don’t feel right, it might be time for a second opinion.
👉 Watch the video to learn what to look out for - and how early diagnosis could save your heart.

📍 London | Nottingham

https://youtu.be/kdeNpnLJDGk

Book a rapid valve assessment or get a second opinion today:

📞 02080797860

In this educational video, Mr Inder Birdi, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Clinical Director of The Keyhole Heart Clinic, London, explains why heart valve pro...

13/10/2025

🚀 Official Launch: The Keyhole Heart Clinic at The Park Hospital, Nottingham

This weekend, we reached an exciting milestone - performing minimally invasive aortic valve replacement at The Park Hospital in collaboration with the wonderful Nottingham clinical team.

This marks the official launch of our new Midlands centre, expanding access to world-class, minimally invasive heart surgery for patients across the UK.

Over the next 12 months, we’ll gradually introduce the full spectrum of keyhole heart operations - from bypass to valve repair and replacement - all delivered with the same precision, safety, and compassion that define The Keyhole Heart Clinic.

If you’ve been told you may need heart surgery and wish to explore a keyhole alternative in Nottingham, our team would be happy to assess your suitability.

💙 Learn more or book a consultation:
☎️ 02080797860
📧 team@thekeyholeheartclinic.com
💻 www.thekeyholeheartclinic.com

05/10/2025

What an incredible event this was. For me the best convention/conference/meeting I have ever attended hands down. To also win Entrepreneur of the year 2025 makes this one of my career highlights for sure. Congratulations to all the other winners and to of the other entrants, you were all winners in my eyes.

12/09/2025

The Aortic Valve: Biology’s Quiet Genius

Which part of your body can survive three billion high-pressure cycles without breaking?

It’s not a bone. It’s not a muscle.
It’s your aortic valve.

Every time your heart beats, this tiny flap opens and closes—holding back pressure equal to shutting a door against a fire hose.

And it does this billions of times in an average lifetime.
Thinner than a fingernail. More reliable than anything humans have ever built.

That’s the quiet genius of biology.

But sometimes, this valve begins to stiffen.

We call it aortic stenosis.

When that happens, the valve doesn’t open wide enough. Blood struggles to flow. And the symptoms can be frightening - breathlessness, chest pain, even blackouts and death!

The good news?
Today, we can replace the aortic valve using minimally invasive techniques.
No broken breastbone. Less pain. Faster recovery.

Will we ever design a man-made valve as resilient as the one you were born with?
Not yet.

11/09/2025

Surgeon vs Patient (After Quadruple Keyhole Coronary Surgery) - A little fun, but also an incredible outcome 😅

We made this video not just to make you smile - but to shine a light on the side of surgery that often doesn’t get enough attention: recovery and long-term results.

Coronary keyhole surgery (minimally invasive bypass) is a groundbreaking procedure that’s changing lives.
✅ Smaller incisions
✅ Shorter hospital stays
✅ Less pain
✅ Faster return to normal life

But here’s what’s even more powerful:

💖 The long-term outcomes.
When done right - with the right surgical technique, patient education, and post-op care - patients not only recover faster but stay healthier longer.

We’re talking about better heart function, fewer complications, improved quality of life, and a real return to doing what you love - whether that’s chasing your grandkids or climbing mountains.

🎓 That’s why we created a FREE WEBINAR - because knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make all the difference in your long-term health.

Join me and learn:
🔍 What exactly is coronary keyhole surgery and how it works
📉 How it compares to traditional open-heart surgery
⏱ What the real recovery timeline looks like
🧠 How to protect your results for the long haul
💪 Tips for lifestyle, movement, and mindset after surgery

Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or someone simply exploring your options - this is your chance to get real, honest, surgeon-level insight in a relaxed, easy-to-understand format.

📌 The webinar is FREE and open to all.
🔗 Register now - link is below and watch anytime.
👉 https://webinar.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/on-demand-keyhole-coronary-bypass-webinar

Let’s not just focus on getting through surgery - let’s focus on what life looks like after it. Because with the right approach, that life can be longer, healthier, and more fulfilling than ever. ❤️‍🩹



Join FREE webinar:
https://webinar.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/on-demand-keyhole-coronary-bypass-webinar

08/09/2025

💙 Facing heart surgery can feel overwhelming… but there is a gentler way forward.

https://webinar.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/on-demand-keyhole-coronary-bypass-webinar

In this video, Mr. Inder Birdi, leading Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, explains how Keyhole Heart Surgery can be used for coronary artery bypass - offering patients:
✨ Smaller scars
✨ Faster recovery
✨ Less pain and discomfort
It’s a breakthrough approach that’s already transforming lives.

https://webinar.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/on-demand-keyhole-coronary-bypass-webinar

👉 Click the link below to watch the full video and hear directly from Inder Birdi:

https://webinar.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/on-demand-keyhole-coronary-bypass-webinar

11/08/2025

Perfection isn't a destination... but we're going to try and get as close as possible.

This week, we took 3 days out of the The Keyhole Heart Clinic to take a step back and really assess every single interaction in our patient journey from the first phone call to the last follow up after surgery.

I believed this work was so important that I took the whole team with me.

We convened at Rudding Park Hotel & Golf Park, in Harrogate, and examined every step of the journey our patients experience from the first call to their first rehabilitation session.

💡 How do we ensure that every patient feels heard, acknowledged and supported from the very first interaction and beyond?

💡 Where can we reduce anxiety, uncertainty or resistance?

💡 What does "perfection" mean for someone who is looking to trust someone else with their heart?

💡If we put ourselves in the patients' shoes what would we wish to experience?

Over the past 2 years, we've injected many incremental improvements to our service. This week was schedules to take it to the next level.

The goal?

To ensure our world-class surgical outcome is accompanied by a world-class patient experience.

Because when someone gives us the power to work on their heart, it's not just surgery that we need to be thinking about. It's the restoration of dignity, confidence and trust.

Thank you Rajni, Meredy, Lauren, Liz and Zakiya for their professionalism and dedication to this important process and also to the team at Rudding Park for hosting us like royalty.

Now comes the implementation phase. Cheers to perfection, or as close as humanly possible.

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11/08/2025

HEART Surgeon vs. Patient: The VO₂ Max Showdown

Every so often, a patient challenges me in a way that has nothing to do with the operating theatre.

Recently, I met up with RB, one of the very first people in the world to have a quadruple keyhole coronary bypass through a single small incision.

He’s made a remarkable recovery, so much so that he decided to challenge me to a VO₂ max fitness test at CP+R, the specialist cardiac rehab team I work with.

The question: Who’s fitter the surgeon or the patient?

Richard arrived looking lean and ready. I arrived in my gym kit… and with perhaps a touch too much confidence.

We both pushed hard. I was amazed to see him exercising at a level I’d rarely witnessed after major heart surgery. It’s not often a surgeon gets to experience the same rehab programme his patients go through – and it gave me a whole new respect for the process.

The result? Well you have to watch the video to find out.

All joking aside, this was more than just a friendly competition. It was living proof of what’s possible after minimally invasive heart surgery, combined with expert rehabilitation.

If you or someone you love is facing heart surgery, know this: there is life after the operation, and with the right approach, you could be fitter than ever.

https://youtu.be/1POJUyebUU0

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Surgeon vs. Patient: The VO₂ Max ShowdownLondon, CP+RWhen consultant cardiac surgeon Mr Inder Birdi first met Richard, he was facing the prospect of one of t...