Last updated: March 2026
1. About the clinic
OpenPalp is a focused private palpitations service operated by London Cardiology Clinic. The service is provided by Dr Mahmood Ahmad, Specialist in Cardiology (SAS), MRCP(UK), GMC registration number 6071047.
OpenPalp is a single-pathway service for low-risk palpitations in adults. It is not a general cardiology clinic. The programme combines an initial clinical consultation, resting 12-lead ECG, 30-day event-triggered heart rhythm monitoring using the KardiaMobile 6L device, and a structured six-week support programme.
You can verify Dr Ahmad’s GMC registration at any time at gmc-uk.org/doctors/6071047.
2. Appointments and booking
Appointments take place on Friday evenings (17:00–20:00) at 40–44 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RQ. Five minutes’ walk from Wimbledon station.
Bookings are made online. Payment is taken at the time of booking via Stripe. Your card details are processed securely by Stripe and are never stored by the clinic.
A booking confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide. Please check your spam folder if it does not arrive within a few minutes.
3. Fees
The OpenPalp pathway is priced as follows:
- Initial clinical assessment: £60. This covers the focused cardiology consultation, cardiovascular examination, resting 12-lead ECG with written interpretation, risk stratification, device prescription, and a written clinical summary you can share with your GP.
- Monitoring and programme: £70. This covers 30 days of KardiaMobile 6L event monitoring, Dr Ahmad’s written interpretation of the monitoring data, the six-week structured programme, and a 15-minute in-person results appointment at day 30.
- Total pathway: £130.
There are no hidden charges, no follow-up consultation fees, and no referral fees. All fees are stated in pounds sterling and inclusive of VAT where applicable.
4. Cancellation and refund policy
- Cancellation with more than 48 hours’ notice: full refund.
- Cancellation with less than 48 hours’ notice: no refund.
- Non-attendance without notice: no refund.
- Rescheduling: you may reschedule your appointment free of charge if you give more than 48 hours’ notice. Use the reschedule link in your booking confirmation email.
Refunds are processed via Stripe and typically appear within 5–10 working days.
If OpenPalp cancels your appointment for any reason, you will receive a full refund and the option to rebook at no additional cost.
5. Clinical scope and limitations
OpenPalp is an exclusively focused service for low-risk palpitations in adults. The following services are not offered at this clinic:
- General cardiology assessment
- Echocardiography or cardiac imaging
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Assessment of breathlessness, chest pain, or heart murmurs
- Exercise stress testing
- Emergency or urgent cardiac care
If any investigation not available within this pathway is clinically indicated, Dr Ahmad will advise you clearly and provide guidance on appropriate NHS or private referral pathways.
This service provides a clinical opinion based on the information available at the time of your appointment. It does not replace your GP, NHS cardiologist, or any other treating clinician.
6. Patient responsibilities
To make the most of your appointment and to enable safe, accurate assessment, you agree to:
- Provide an accurate and complete account of your symptoms, medical history, and current medications at the time of booking and during your consultation.
- Inform the clinic of any changes to your health between booking and your appointment.
- Call 999 or attend A&E immediately if you develop chest pain, syncope (fainting), severe breathlessness, or any symptom that feels like an emergency — and not wait for your OpenPalp appointment.
- Return or arrange return of the KardiaMobile 6L device at the conclusion of the 30-day monitoring period, as instructed.
7. Data protection
Your personal and clinical information is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We collect and use your information only to provide and administer the OpenPalp service.
Your data will not be sold to third parties. With your explicit consent, a copy of your clinical summary will be sent to your GP. Full details of how your data is collected, stored, and used are set out in our Privacy Policy.
8. Liability
Dr Ahmad practises in accordance with GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines and holds full professional indemnity insurance for private practice.
Our service provides a clinical opinion based on information available at the time of assessment. While we exercise reasonable care and skill, we cannot guarantee specific clinical outcomes. Our liability in respect of any claim arising from the provision of this service is limited to the fees paid by you for the relevant appointment.
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death, personal injury, or fraud caused by negligence, or for any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised when changes are made. If you have a booking confirmed before any update, the terms in force at the time of booking apply to that appointment.
10. Contact
For any question relating to these terms, your appointment, or the OpenPalp service, please contact:
Dr Mahmood Ahmad
OpenPalp by London Cardiology Clinic
40–44 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RQ
drmahmoodclinic@pm.me
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.