Palpitations: Frequently-asked questions - Online interview See more
"We feel our heart racing, like we're running, but we're not running or doing something that we would expect to make the heart go faster."
Palpitations, or heart palpitations, are the sensation of the heart beating fast or pounding. Are they dangerous and should you worry about them? In our latest online interview, we spoke to esteemed Cambridge-based consultant cardiologist Dr Pierluigi Costanzo about palpitations, asking him the most commonly asked questions to gain a better understanding.
00:00 What are the most common reasons someone might experience palpitations?
01:56 Are palpitations normal? When should someone worry about palpitations?
03:15 Do palpitations go away on their own?
04:51 Why do I get palpitations after eating?
07:23 Can palpitations lead to a heart attack?
If you are interested in booking a consultation with Dr Costanza, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/pierluigi-costanzo
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How a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure is carried out? - Online interview See more
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a procedure in which a new valve is implanted into the aortic valve in the heart. Renowned consultant cardiologist Dr Pierluigi Costanzo explains in expert detail this procedure, including what it's used to treat, its advantages over other heart treatments and its success rate.
00:00 Can you explain how a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure is carried out?
01:26 What heart problems is a TAVI used to treat?
03:57 Why would TAVI be better than other heart treatments?
05:54 Does TAVI have a high success rate? Higher than other treatments?
07:15 Are there any risks to TAVI?
If you wish to schedule a consultation with Dr Costanzo, simply visit his Top Doctors profile here today: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/r...
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