Dr Debashish Das
09.08.18
Cardiologia
Chest pain can be caused by a variety of reasons from angina, a heart, acid reflux or even anxiety. Just where exactly the pain occurs in the chest can make the difference as to what the cause is. Expert cardiologist Dr Sohail Khan explains what to do when you're experiencing chest pain.
Dr Allan Harkness
06.08.18
Cardiologia
CT coronary angiography is a technique used to take pictures of the coronary arteries. Dr Allan Harkness has been using CT for over a decade. Here he explains why it has become the go-to-test for patients with chest pain.
Dr Allan Harkness
27.07.18
Cardiologia
How to prepare for a coronary CT
Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness has been using coronary CT for over a decade and explains why it's the go-to-test for patients with chest pain and how to prepare for the procedure.
Dr Allan Harkness
19.07.18
Cardiologia
Echocardiogram – Part 2: The procedure
Our hearts are a vital part of our bodies, essential to keeping us alive. When heart problems occur, or even just during health screenings, your doctor may perform an echocardiogram to examine your heart health. In the second part of his series on echocardiograms, top cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness explains the echocardiogram procedure.
Dr Allan Harkness
29.06.18
Cardiologia
Echocardiogram – Part 1: Why do I have to have an echocardiogram?
The heart is one of the strongest muscles in the body, never tiring as it beats over 3 billion times during our lives to pump blood around the body. However, as with all parts of your body, things can go wrong. When this happens, one test that can help your doctor identify the problem is an echocardiogram. Dr Allan Harkness explains why echocardiograms are done.
Dr Boon Lim
18.06.18
Cardiologia
Obstructive sleep apnoea and the heart
Do you ever feel more tired after sleeping? If this happens a lot, it may be more than simply a bad night’s sleep. What’s more, obstructive sleep apnoea can have knock-on effects on your mental state and even your heart. Top cardiologist Dr Boon Lim explains.
Professor Kausik Ray
15.06.18
Cardiologia
The causes of high cholesterol and lifestyle measures that can lower it
High cholesterol can be dangerous when levels rise to and above 4.9mmol/L in adults and 4 in children. Expert cardiologist Professor Kausik Ray shares tips to lower bad cholesterol. Find out what you can do.
Dr Amarjit Sethi
15.06.18
Cardiologia
Chest pain is most commonly associated with having a heart attack, yet there are other reasons unrelated to the heart that may cause discomfort in the chest region. Expert cardiologist Dr Amarjit Sethi explains more and when to seek medical help...
Professor Melvin Lobo
30.05.18
Cardiologia
PoTS syndrome - why is my heart rate faster when I stand up?
Sometimes when we stand up suddenly we can feel a little dizzy – but what if this happens frequently, and your heart rate doesn’t go down? It could be a sign you’re affected by postural tachycardia syndrome , or PoTS syndrome. We’ve interviewed top cardiovascular physician Dr Melvin Lobo to find out how PoTS syndrome is diagnosed, and how it can be treated.
Dr Nicholas Robinson
30.05.18
Cardiologia
What is angina and what does it mean?
Dr Nicholas Robinson, a leading cardiologist, explains the differences between angina and heart attack and why angina is important to be aware of for heart health.
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