Dr Nay Aung
Consultant Cardiologist
Heart Health
Sub-specialties: Heart Failure, Advanced Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Breathlessness, Palpitations, Dizziness/Vertigo, Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Valve Disease, Hypertension, Preventative Cardiology.
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Overview
Dr Nay Aung is a Consultant Cardiologist providing comprehensive cardiovascular care for all cardiac conditions. He specialises in advanced cardiac imaging and heart failure, using precision medicine approaches to combine cutting-edge diagnostics with personalised treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
About Dr Nay Aung
Dr Nay Aung is a Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre and Associate Professor at Queen Mary University of London. He provides comprehensive cardiovascular care for all cardiac conditions, with subspecialty expertise in advanced cardiac imaging and heart failure.
He graduated with honours from University College London Medical School in 2008 and completed his cardiology training at leading London teaching hospitals. Dr Aung holds a PhD in cardiovascular genetics and artificial intelligence from Queen Mary University of London, supported by a Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship. He also holds an Executive MSc in Health Economics from the London School of Economics.
An EACVI Level-3-certified cardiac MRI expert trained in multiple imaging modalities, including cardiovascular CT and echocardiography, Dr Aung delivers integrated multimodal assessment tailored to individual patient needs. He has particular expertise in the diagnosis and management of heart failure, both genetic and non-genetic, using precision medicine approaches.
Awarded a prestigious MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship, Dr Aung leads pioneering research programmes developing AI for cardiovascular medicine. His work includes an NIHR programme deploying AI-enabled diagnostic pathways and an EU Horizon Europe project. He has authored over 120 publications in leading journals, including Circulation, JACC, and Nature Genetics. His research has been recognised with multiple accolades, including the Royal Society of Medicine President's Prize and Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award from Queen Mary University of London.
Dr Aung uniquely integrates genomic risk profiling, advanced imaging biomarkers, and clinical data for highly personalised risk stratification and treatment strategies. He also offers extensive preventive cardiology services, including executive health assessments and bespoke wellness programmes. His approach emphasises comprehensive assessment, clear communication of complex cardiac conditions, and shared decision-making to empower patients in their cardiovascular health journey. Dr Aung contributes to European Society of Cardiology white papers and serves on multiple committees, ensuring his practice reflects the latest advances in precision medicine while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Nay Aung treats a range of conditions including:
- Heart failure
- Cardiac imaging (including cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, and echocardiography)
- Genetic cardiomyopathy
- Non-genetic cardiomyopathy
- Chest pain
- Coronary artery disease / ischaemic heart disease
- Heart attack
- Angina
- Heart valve disease
- Cardiac murmurs
- Atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Blackouts
- Breathlessness
- Leg swelling
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and primary prevention
- Family history of cardiac disease / family screening
He performs a range of treatments including:
- Cardiac MRI
- Echocardiography
- CT Coronary Angiography
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Holter monitor
- Exercise test
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
- Heart health assessment
- Advanced cardiac risk profiling and personalised management
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Preoperative cardiac optimisation
- Initial diagnosis and treatment of suspected cardiac symptoms
Additional Information
Dr Nay Aung holds the following qualifications: MBBS, MSc, MRCP, PhD
Dr Nay Aung is an active member of:
- Royal College of Physicians
- European Society of Cardiology
- European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging
- British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
He currently holds clinical posts at:
- Welbeck, London
- Barts Heart Centre, Barts NHS Trust, London
Dr Nay Aung is the recipient of the following professional awards:
- Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award, Queen Mary University of London
- Royal Society of Medicine President's Prize, Royal Society of Medicine
- Young Investigator Award Winner, EuroCMR (European Society of Cardiology CMR conference)
- Life Sciences Image Award, Queen Mary University of London
Research Highlights
Dr Aung has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications. For a complete list, visit his Google Scholar profile.
Aung N, Vargas JD, Yang C, et al.
Genome-wide association study of left ventricular image-derived phenotypes identifies fourteen loci implicated in cardiogenesis and heart failure development.
Circulation 2019; 140:1318–1330.
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.041161Chadalavada S, Fung K, Rauseo E, Lee AM, Khanji MY, Aung N*, Petersen SE* (*Joint senior author).
Myocardial strain measured by cardiac magnetic resonance predicts cardiovascular morbidity and death.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2024; 84:648–659.
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.05.050Aung N, Vargas JD, Yang C, et al.
Genome-wide association analysis reveals insights into the genetic architecture of right ventricular structure and function.
Nature Genetics 2022; 54:783–791.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11929962/Aung N, Sanghvi MM, Piechnik SK, Neubauer S, Munroe PB, Petersen SE.
The effect of blood lipids on the left ventricle: A Mendelian randomization study.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2020; 76:2477–2488.
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.583Petersen SE, Jensen B, Aung N, Friedrich MG, McMahon CJ, Mohiddin SA, Pignatelli RH, Ricci F, Anderson RH, Bluemke DA.
Excessive trabeculation of the left ventricle: JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging Expert Panel Paper.
JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging 2023; 16:408–425.
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jcmg.2022.12.026
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