Does PMI cover acute stroke treatment?

No — acute stroke is a 999 emergency and always NHS care. PMI funds post-stroke rehabilitation, TIA investigation, cardiovascular screening and AF management.

Is TIA (mini-stroke) investigation covered?

Yes — urgent carotid ultrasound, CT/MRI, ECG and echocardiogram within 24–48 hours are funded on comprehensive policies.

Are private cardiology consultations covered?

Yes — comprehensive UK PMI funds cardiology consultation typically within 5–7 days.

Is atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation covered?

Yes on comprehensive policies at leading electrophysiology centres — Bupa, AXA, Aviva all fund catheter ablation where clinically indicated.

Is post-stroke rehabilitation covered?

Yes — physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy are funded (typically 10–20 sessions per event).

Does PMI cover CT coronary angiography?

Yes on comprehensive policies — CT-A is funded for chest pain investigation and cardiovascular risk assessment.

Are anticoagulants like apixaban covered?

Consultation and monitoring yes; prescription costs typically excluded. NHS prescription is the cheapest route once initiated.

Which insurer is best for cardiovascular cover?

Bupa By You, AXA Personal Health and The Exeter Health+ are our top three placements — all fund comprehensive cardiology, AF ablation and rehabilitation.

Private cardiovascular PMI cover: stroke aftercare, cardiology consultations, echocardiogram, CT-A, carotid ultrasound and structured rehab. From £68.42/mo.

Private Stroke Aftercare & Cardio Cover UK

Around 100,000 strokes occur in the UK each year (Stroke Association). Acute stroke is an emergency — private cover is not for acute treatment (call 999) but funds urgent cardiovascular screening, TIA (mini-stroke) investigation, post-stroke rehabilitation, cardiology follow-up and atrial fibrillation management. Premiums from £68.42/month.

Acute stroke treatment is always NHS emergency care — private cover does not replace 999 in a stroke emergency. What private cover does is transform post-stroke rehabilitation, TIA investigation, cardiovascular screening and secondary prevention.
A comprehensive PMI policy funds: TIA (transient ischaemic attack) urgent investigation within 24–48 hours (carotid ultrasound, CT/MRI, ECG, echocardiogram), post-stroke rehabilitation (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy), cardiology follow-up (atrial fibrillation management, anticoagulation review), cardiovascular screening (CT coronary angiography, echocardiogram, ambulatory ECG), and structured lifestyle intervention.
For atrial fibrillation (AF) — the leading modifiable stroke risk factor — comprehensive PMI funds electrophysiology consultation, ambulatory monitoring, cardioversion, catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion. Timely AF ablation reduces stroke risk by ~50%.

PremierPMI is a UK private medical insurance broker specialising in whole-of-market placement across 10+ leading UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Freedom Health, The Exeter, General & Medical and National Friendly. FCA regulated (Tesha Family Ltd, FRN 1029667). Speak to a broker on 020 4525 0884, WhatsApp 07515 703307, or email contact@premierpmi.co.uk.

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