Cardiologist in Brussels
Dr Quentin de Hemptinne — Uccle & CHU Saint-Pierre
Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases, with expertise in interventional cardiology: angioplasty, coronary stenting, recanalisation of chronic total occlusions (CTO). Consultations in Uccle.
About the practice
Dr Quentin de Hemptinne is a cardiologist specialised in interventional cardiology. A graduate of the Université libre de Bruxelles and trained at the Montreal Heart Institute, he serves as head of department at CHU Saint-Pierre and consults in Uccle.
His practice covers the full cardiac patient journey: from the preventive checkup to the management of myocardial infarction, from post-procedural follow-up to the recanalisation of chronic total occlusions (CTO).
Areas of care
For each condition or question, a dedicated page explains in detail what it means, how the diagnosis is made, and what treatment options are available.
Coronary artery disease
Angina, infarction, coronary stenoses: a complete guide to the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and how it is treated.
Learn more →Interventional cardiology
Coronary angiography, angioplasty, stenting, chronic total occlusion recanalisation: the procedures I perform at CHU Saint-Pierre.
Learn more →Cardiac examinations
Echocardiogram, ECG, Holter monitoring, stress test, coronary CT: a workup tailored to your situation, in Uccle.
Learn more →Cardiology follow-up
Hypertension, arrhythmias, post-infarction, post-stent: regular and personalised care.
Book an appointment →When should you see a cardiologist?
Several situations call for a prompt cardiology consultation. Among the most common:
Chest pain or pressure
Especially on exertion, radiating to the left arm, jaw or back.
Unusual shortness of breath
On exertion or at rest, with no obvious respiratory cause.
Palpitations
A racing heart, skipped beats, or unusually forceful heartbeats.
History of infarction
Personal or family history: specialist follow-up is essential to prevent recurrence.
Difficult-to-control hypertension
Persistent high blood pressure despite treatment, or workup of newly diagnosed hypertension.
Preventive checkup
Cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, family history: time to take stock of your cardiovascular risk.
How does a consultation work?
A cardiology consultation typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes and follows a clear sequence to ensure a complete diagnosis and a clear care plan.
Listening & history
A discussion of your symptoms, personal and family history, and lifestyle.
Clinical examination
Blood pressure, cardiac auscultation, full vascular examination.
Additional tests
ECG, echocardiogram, tests tailored to your situation, most often the same day.
Personalised care plan
Clear summary, tailored treatment, next step — decided together.
Practical information
Consulting practice
Uccle, Brussels
Private practice for cardiology consultations, echocardiography, ECG and routine follow-up.
Hospital
CHU Saint-Pierre, Brussels
For interventional procedures: coronary angiography, angioplasty, stenting, treatment of chronic total occlusions.
Languages
Consultations are available in four languages, so each patient feels at ease.
English
Français
Nederlands
Español
Cardiac emergency?
Severe, persistent chest pain — especially with sweating or breathlessness — may be a heart attack.
Call 112 immediately.
Book an appointment
For a cardiology consultation in Uccle, a specialist opinion on coronary artery disease, or follow-up after a cardiac event, please get in touch.
Contact the practice