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Every week in the UK, 12 children or young adults with heart abnormalities die suddenly. We know that exercising regularly helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and has a positive effect on our long-term outlook, however, some people are born with congenital heart abnormalities, and exposure to sports can cause problems and sometimes even death if these problems aren't identified. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains what type of diseases competitive sports players at risk of, what type of cardiovascular tests are used, who should be getting screened and how often. Dr Giardini is a top paediatric cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Visit his profile to book a consultation with him: https://bit.ly/2GTpNZN
PoTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) is an abnormal increase in heart rate that happens after sitting up or standing. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains what this condition is and what the symptoms would feel like. Dr Alessandro Giardini is a paediatric cardiologist in London. To book a consultation with him, visit his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/2GTpNZN
For people with POTS, the end goal to ensure they have a good quality of life and to be able to do some exercise, as this in the long-term will be their best treatment. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains the best way to manage PoTS and what kind of treatment is needed. Dr Alessandro Giardini is a top cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. To book a consultation with him, visit his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/32vJMWL
Dr Alessandro Giardini is a paediatric cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London. In this video, he discusses some of the signs and symptoms of heart problems in young children. If you are worried your child might have a heart problem and would like to take them to see a specialist, book an appointment with Dr Alessandro Giardini. Go to his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/3hD250t
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When we exert ourselves, it is normal to have shortness of breath. But what if we are short of breath under abnomral circumstances? Experienced consultant cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Giudice discusses what the possible causes of this may be and provides further helpful information. If you are experiencing shortness of breath and would like to have a consultation, you can go to Dr Lo Giudice's Top Doctors profile and do so: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/francesco-lo-giudice ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Colposcopy, or examination of the cervix, is a secondary screening tool when someone has had an abnormal smear test result, and it diagnoses pre-cancerous condition in the cervix. Here to tell us all about this essential tool in the next step of determining pre-cancerous cells, and its use in screening the cervix for other conditions, is leading consultant gynaecologist and gynae-oncologist Mr Saurabh Phadnis. 00:00 What can a colposcopy diagnose? 00:57 What is the difference between a colposcopy and a smear test? 02:18 How is a colposcopy performed? 03:17 Is colposcopy a painful procedure? 04:00 What is the discharge after a colposcopy? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Phadnis, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/saurabh-phadnis ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
In this online interview, Dr Saurabh Phadnis, a highly experienced consultant gynaecologist and gynae-oncologist, discusses the key elements of a hysteroscopy. 00:00 What can a hysteroscopy diagnose? 00:40 Is hysteroscopy a major surgery? 01:14 Is an anaesthetic used for a hysteroscopy? 02:04 How can I prepare for a hysteroscopy? 03:07 Is bleeding normal after a hysteroscopy? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Phadnis, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/saurabh-phadnis ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh