All you need to know about heart murmurs - Online interview See more
"If the blood makes an extra noise, for example like a whooshy sound, as it flows through the heart, it is called a heart murmur. One cannot feel a heart murmur but it can only be heard using a stethoscope. Anyone can have a heart murmur."
Heart murmurs can be harmless, but they can also indicate something more sinister. In our latest online interview, we spoke to highly experienced consultant paediatric cardiologist and transplant physician Dr Abbas Khushnood. The consultant, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne shares his expertise on heart murmurs and answers some of the most frequently asked questions, such as who is at risk and what common side effects are.
00:00 What does a heart murmur feel like?
00:32 Who is at risk of developing a heart murmur?
01:25 What does a murmur in the heart indicate? Is it serious?
01:53 What are the side effects of a heart murmur?
02:21 What precautions should people take if they have heart murmurs?
02:46 How is a heart murmur corrected?
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A guide to syncope - Online interview See more
Syncope or fainting, is temporary loss of consciousness caused by inadequate, or lack of, supply of blood to the brain on time. It's common in children but is no less serious; one type of syncope can result in seizure.
There are many factors involved and here to answer some frequently-asked questions about syncope is leading paediatric cardiologist Dr Abbas Khushnood.
00:00 What are the different types of syncope?
02:25 When does a syncope result in a seizure?
04:00 What procedure should people follow if someone is in syncope?
05:00 Can a syncope affect brain function?
05:26 When should people see a doctor?
06:23 Can a syncope be prevented?
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What is congenital heart disease? - Online interview See more
"In the UK, 1-2% of the population will have congenital heart disease, which means that 6-8 in [every] thousand live births will have ... a heart defect."
Congenital heart disease is a problem that affects the structure of a baby's heart and how it works and it's the most common birth defect in humans. In our latest online interview, leading consultant paediatric cardiologist Dr Abbas Khushnood, explains how these defects can occur before the baby is born. The Newcastle-upon-Tyne consultant outlines the signs, discusses how severe it can be, and discusses possible treatments for the condition.
00:00 What is congenital heart disease?
00:47 What causes heart defects in children?
02:33 What are the signs a child may have congenital heart disease?
04:38 How serious is congenital heart disease in children?
05:42 How is it most commonly treated? Is treatment always necessary?
If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Khushnood , you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/abbas-khushnood
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