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Beating heart coronary bypass surgery explained

Beating heart coronary bypass surgery offers a shorter recovery time, fewer risks and better outcomes for cardiac surgery patients than more traditional bypass surgery techniques. We invited renowned consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Alberto Albanese to explain how this innovative procedure works and how patients with coronary artery disease can benefit.

Preventing the development of peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease is a condition affecting the body's vascular system where arteries become narrower and consequently blood flow is reduced. We invited leading consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid to explain what factors make someone at high risk of developing the condition and what role exercise can play in preventing, and even reversing, the development of peripheral vascular disease.

Cramp-like pain in the legs? What you should know about peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease is a condition where blocked arteries restrict blood flow, causing cramp-like pain in the legs and, in some patients, pain in the feet while resting. In this article highly esteemed consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid gives expert insight on the condition's symptoms and diagnosis as well as treatment options.

How your heart may be affecting your lungs

Did you know that shortness of breath may actually be caused by problems of the heart? One of these is called pulmonary hypertension (PH). But what causes pulmonary hypertension and how does it affect the lungs? Dr Francesco Lo Giudice, consultant cardiologist expert in this condition, explains it all in this follow-up article from his first on shortness of breath.

Shortness of breath: should I worry?

Regular daily activities can cause us to get short of breath. However, if we experience too much shortness of breath, this can be concerning and could be the indication of something more serious. Highly experienced consultant cardiologist, Dr Francesco Lo Giudice, part of the national pulmonary hypertension service team at Hammersmith Hospital, describes in this article what doctors look for in a patient experiencing shortness of breath and what it could mean.

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