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Shortness of breath: the heart problems that can affect your breathing

Shortness of breath can be fatal if left untreated, it also happens to be one of the leading causes of A&E visits. We wanted to discuss some of the ways heart problems can affect your breathing with one of the UK's leading cardiologists, so we got in contact with Dr Niket Patel, he also kindly explained some of the symptoms to look out for and when you should see a specialist.

How cardiovascular screening young athletes can save lives

Every week, 12 children or young adults die suddenly in the UK while they are exercising or taking part in sports activities. Unfortunately, many of these young people die because of an undiagnosed heart condition they didn't know they had. Dr Alessandro Giardini, a top cardiologist based in London, explains why screening is so important and how this simple test can help prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes all over the country.

Pectus excavatum: how might it affect the heart?

Pectus excavatum is a condition where the breastbone is sunken inwards instead of being level with the ribs. It affects one in 1,000 children, appears in early childhood and becomes more important later on in life. Here, one of our expert paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains how the condition might affect the heart and what can be done to treat it.

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