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Dr Fu Siong Ng
17.10.22
Cardiologia

What can affect a pacemaker?

A pacemaker is a device that is implanted under the skin to regulate an irregular heartbeat. How does haven’t a pacemaker affect someone’s life? Esteemed London-based consultant cariologist Dr Fu Siong Ng explains what devices and sports can pose a risk, and how best to keep yourself safe from risks, which in most cases are minor.

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Dr Fu Siong Ng
11.07.22
Cardiologia

How do implantable cardiovascular defibrillators work?

Leading consultant cardiologist Dr Fu Siong Ng explains how implantable cardiovascular defibrillators (ICDs) monitor and correct the heart rate in this informative article.

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Dr Fu Siong Ng
16.05.22
Cardiologia

Ask an expert: what is an arrhythmia?

A heart that beats too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm can reveal arrhythmia, a condition that affects more than two million people in the UK. Highly acclaimed consultant cardiologist, Dr Fu Siong Ng, explains what exactly is an arrhythmia, what are its noticeable symptoms, and how can arrhythmias be managed – with lifestyle changes and with medical treatment.

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Mr Alberto Albanese
11.05.22
Chirurgia toracica

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery: why is it so advantageous?

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery is a recently introduced surgical treatment which is specifically designed for patients suffering from coronary artery disease. Here, highly regarded London and Basildon-based consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese, explains in detail how exactly the procedure is performed, and how it differs from traditional coronary bypass surgery.

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Dr Fu Siong Ng
10.05.22
Cardiologia

How many times can you have a catheter ablation?

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to correct short-circuiting in the electrical circuit of the heart. Dr Fu Siong Ng, highly esteemed consultant cardiologist, explains what a catheter ablation does, what is the recovery like and how many times a catheter ablation can be performed for the same patient.

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Mr George Asimakopoulos
26.04.22
Cardiologia

An expert explains: How is coronary artery bypass grafting performed?

Leading consultant cardiac surgeon Mr George Asimakopoulos sheds light on what is involved in the coronary artery bypass grafting procedure in this informative article. He also offers expert insight on the recovery process following treatment.

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Dr Niket Patel
06.04.22
Cardiologia

Interventional cardiology: a deeper look inside

Interventional cardiology allows the heart to be operated on without the need for open heart surgery. How is this possible? Esteemed, London-based consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Niket Patel discusses his area of expertise, looking at how more and more patients are being treated with interventional cardiology.

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Mr Mohsen El Gammal
24.03.22
Radiologia

Tiny breast lumps: Spotted with a handheld scanner

Breast cancer can be treated with success, but despite survival rates increasing every year, prevention and early detection remain key for recovery. Now, early diagnosis of breast cancer could be helped with a new high-tech, handheld scanner.

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Dr Fu Siong Ng
21.03.22
Cardiologia

Can your smart watch detect atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, whereby an irregular heartbeat can lead to breathlessness, palpitations and fatigue. Unfortunately, the condition puts patients at higher risk of blood clots and strokes, so careful management is required. To give an all-you-need-to-know guide to atrial fibrillation, renowned consultant cardiologist Dr Fu Siong Ng offers expert insight on diagnosis and treatment of the condition, as well as discussing how the condition can be prevented.

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Dr Varun Mehra
03.03.22
Ematologia

Bone marrow transplant: who might require it?

Read our latest article to find out what exactly a bone marrow transplant is and who might need one, as leading London-based consultant haematologist, Dr Varun Mehra, answers all the commonly asked questions in relation to bone marrow transplants.

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