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Heart balloon represents Microvascular angina
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Cardiología

Microvascular angina: what you didn't know

Microvascular angina is intense chest pain, caused by reduced oxygen-rich blood flow. However, it differs from standard anginas in that the blood flow is obstructed within the small blood vessels in the heart’s muscles, rather than the major arteries. In standard angina, chest pain will occur as the heart is under stress when engaging in strenuous activities like running or climbing, but with microvascular angina, the pain is unpredictable and can be triggered even whilst resting or relaxing. If the root of the issue isn’t discovered and the heart continues to not receive sufficient oxygen, it can eventually trigger a heart attack.

Dr Gosia Wamil goes over scans with a patient of heart valve disease
Dr Gosia Wamil

Por Dr Gosia Wamil
14.10.24
Cardiología

Breathlessness and swelling: could it be a sign of valve disease?

If you've noticed that you're becoming more breathless over time, or if you’ve started to see swelling around your ankles, it might be more than just getting older or being out of shape. These symptoms can sometimes be a sign of serious heart problems, particularly valvular heart disease. Heart valve disease progresses silently, but as it worsens, it can lead to heart failure—a condition where the heart can't pump blood effectively. The good news is that with modern imaging techniques, such as echocardiography (often called an “echo”), doctors can diagnose these issues early and recommend the right treatment to prevent further damage.

A man holding his left hand to his chest, feeling pain due to myocarditis
Dr Gosia Wamil

Por Dr Gosia Wamil
07.10.24
Cardiología

Understanding myocarditis: Causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Myocarditis is a medical condition where the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes inflamed. This inflammation can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, leading to various health issues. Understanding the causes, how it is diagnosed, and the available treatments can help manage and prevent complications from myocarditis. Dr Gosia Wamil, renowned consultant cardiologist, explains more.

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Cardiología

The test you want to fail: what is cardiovascular risk assessment?

A cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is a series of questions about age, weight, family history, medical history, and lifestyle habits such as diet and physical activities. With that combined information in consideration, it can calculate the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, and provide guidelines on what needs to be monitored or changed in order to reduce the risks. It is a vital tool for the prevention of CVD.

A young woman stands in a field and breathes deeply, tilting her head back
Dr Ahmed Elghamaz

Por Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
04.10.24
Cardiología

When you can't catch your breath: all about shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnoea, feels as though not enough air is getting into the lungs. It can be incidental or The chest will be tense, and breathing will be shallow, requiring effort to inhale and exhale. There are several reasons as to why someone may be struggling with shortness of breath, ranging from psychological to internal issues of the cardiopulmonary system.

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