Página 32 - Artículos médicos de Cardiología

Por Professor Melvin Lobo
14.05.20
Cardiología

When to take your blood pressure medication

Following the results of the Hygia Project - a controversial study carried out in a primary care setting in northern Spain - there has been confusion among patients and medical professionals as to when patients should be taking their blood pressure tablets: in the morning or before going to bed? Professor Melvin Lobo offers his opinion on the debate and at what point of the day he thinks it's best to take it.

Por Professor Sabine Ernst
13.05.20
Cardiología

How an electrophysiology study works

The electrophysiology (EP) study can help diagnose a wide range of heart problems and plan the treatment you need. Over recent years, the pool of patients who can safely benefit from an EP test has widened, and with the help of new scanning technology, the EP test involves fewer risks than ever before. We interviewed pioneering cardiologist Professor Sabine Ernst to find out what an EP test looks like in 2020.

A doctor is using an echocardiogram on a patient. The machine's monitor shows images of the heart that are generated through ultrasound.

Por Dr Malcolm Burgess
12.05.20
Cardiología

Echocardiogram: a powerful diagnostic tool for the heart

An echocardiogram (a cardiac ultrasound) is used to assess most types of heart disease. Dr Malcolm Burgess explains when this diagnostic tool is used, the accuracy of results and what next steps might be needed.

Por Dr Saagar Mahida
08.05.20
Cardiología

Atrial fibrillation: treatment options

We recently spoke to Dr Saagar Mahida, a leading electrophysiologist an cardiologist, to learn more about factors that should be considered when treating atrial fibrillation as well as the symptoms to look out for.

Por Dr Saagar Mahida
20.04.20
Cardiología

Support atrial fibrillation treatment with lifestyle habits

Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm abnormality that is treated with curative procedures and medications. However, your lifestyle choices have the power to influence your treatment success. Learn how to support your atrial fibrillation treatment with lifestyle habits, as explained by a leading UK cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr Saagar Mahida.

A picture of a heart. New findings suggest that Covid-19 may have an affect on the heart.

Por Dr Alexander Hobson
07.04.20
Cardiología

Is there a link between coronavirus and heart failure?

Symptoms of coronavirus such as difficulty in breathing and in more severe cases, pneumonia, have been the primary focus of the respiratory disease. More evidence is surfacing from doctors on the frontline of managing cases, that shows that the virus can also infect the heart and potentially leads to heart failure. Read more on this and what it might also mean for those who live with a pre-existing heart condition.

Por Dr Oliver Guttmann
23.03.20
Cardiología

Coronary heart disease and stents

Coronary heart disease is one of the UK's the most common cause of premature death. According to the British Heart Foundation, one in seven men and one in twelve women in the UKdie from coronary heart disease. We recently sat and spoke with one of our expert cardiologists , Dr Oliver Guttman, to find out how this disease can be treated.

Por Dr Oliver Guttmann
04.03.20
Cardiología

Cardioverter defibrillator: A solution for dangerously abnormal heartbeats

If you suffer from heart rhythm issues that may be life-threatening it may be recommended to have a cardioverter defibrillator implant. Similar to a pacemaker, this device regulates your heartbeat. We spoke with leading Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Oliver Guttmann, to discuss this procedure, some of its benefits.

A group of three treadmills in a row inside a gym or a medical centre. On the third and furthest away treadmill, a man is running. Treadmills are used during an exercise test to examine the heart's ability to cope with physical exertion.

Por Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer
14.02.20
Cardiología

Exercise testing

An exercise test, also known as a stress test, evaluates how well your heart can cope with physical exertion. You may need this done for a medical test for work or perhaps your heart has shown irregularities. Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer regularly performs this test and in this article, he explains all you need about this test and how to prepare.

A 3d model of the heart and its interior. The model is on top of a textbook with open pages with images and text -that is too small to read- about heart rhythms.

Por Dr Boon Lim
27.01.20
Cardiología

Atrial flutter: your comprehensive guide

The human heart usually has a steady rhythm. However, if it starts to beat too quickly, problems can occur. Atrial flutter is the sensation of rapid heartbeats and here, leading cardiologist Dr Boon Lim guides you through what this condition is, why it requires treatment, the success rates of treatment and more.

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