Mr Neil Roberts
22.10.18
Cardiologia
Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2
When aortic stenosis threatens the heart, two treatment options are TAVI and AVR. In the second part of this article, top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts lays out the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures and explains when each would be recommended.
Dr Amanda Varnava
19.10.18
Cardiologia
How do I know if I have an inherited heart condition?
Inherited heart conditions are passed on through families and can prove life-threatening if not detected and treated. Dr Amanda Varnava, a leading cardiologist, explains how common they are and what symptoms they might display.
Mr Neil Roberts
10.10.18
Cardiologia
Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 1
Our hearts are responsible for keeping us alive. However, there are a myriad of problems that can impact our heart health, one of which is aortic stenosis. There are two surgical options to treat this problem: TAVI and AVR. In this two-part series of articles, leading consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Neil Roberts, explains these procedures and the pros and cons of each. But first, what exactly is aortic stenosis?
Dr Syed Ahsan
01.10.18
Cardiologia
POTS may seem like a strange name for a medical condition, but it is no laughing matter. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects the patient’s heart and causes tiredness, light-headedness and even mood disorders. But what exactly is POTS? Renowned cardiologist Dr Syed Ahsan explains
Dr John Gerry Coghlan
26.09.18
Cardiologia
A new treatment for pulmonary hypertension?
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty is a new treatment which could be suitable for patients who are unable to undergo surgery for pulmonary hypertension. We asked leading consultant cardiologist Dr John Gerry Coghlan what this new treatment involves, how long you’ll need to stay in hospital, and what the risks are.
Professor Kausik Ray
25.09.18
Cardiologia
A guide to diabetes and your heart
How exactly does diabetes affect the heart? And what can you do to reduce your risk of heart failure and stroke if you have diabetes? We asked internationally renowned cardiologist Professor Kausik Ray, specialist in diabetic heart disease.
Dr Mark Mason
19.09.18
Cardiologia
Should marathon runners pay a visit to a cardiologist?
If exercise is good for the heart, why do you hear about athletes in their prime, such as footballer Fabrice Muamba, collapsing while competing in their sport? The answer is usually that the athlete has an undetected cardiovascular condition. So, is it worth visiting a cardiologist before running a marathon? Dr Mark Mason is here to offer his expert insight.
Dr Michael Webb-Peploe
05.09.18
Cardiologia
Dr Michael Webb-Peploe is a leading cardiologist and here he answers the most commonly asked questions about ultrasound scans. If you're scheduled for an ultrasound and still have unanswered questions, then Dr Webb-Peploe will have answers you are searching for.
Dr Rodney Foale
20.08.18
Cardiologia
Smoking and your cardiovascular health
Smoking is harmful for your health, but in particular, your cardiovascular health. Dr Rodney Foale, a top cardiologist, explains how smoking affects your heart's health, the risks that are increased as a smoker and how quitting can make huge differences to your well-being.
Dr Allan Harkness
13.08.18
Cardiologia
Echocardiogram – Part 3: Types of heart scan
How does a doctor look inside your chest at your heart? How can a cardiologist check that all the chambers, blood vessels and valves are working properly? How are heart problems found? Top cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness concludes his series on echocardiograms with this guide to the different scans used to monitor heart health.
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