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By Dr Dominic Kelly
16.03.23
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An expert explains heart rhythm disturbances
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By Dr Senthil Kirubakaran
09.03.23
Cardiology
What can cause arrhythmias of the heart?
While it is normal for your heartbeat to speed up or slow down on occasion, an abnormal heart rate or rhythm may sometimes indicate arrhythmia. Here to provide an expert insight into arrhythmia, including types, causes and treatment, is Dr Senthil Kirubakaran, renowned consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist.
By Dr Jonathan Pitts Crick
28.02.23
Cardiology
Treatment for arrhythmia is required if it is causing symptoms that are unpleasant or stopping you from doing things. It is also required if it is something that may potentially cause a long term problem, particularly being fatal. A dangerous arrhythmia must be treated. However, many arrhythmias are harmless. It is only worrying because people think that it must be serious as it is heart related but this isn’t always the case.
By Dr Anita Arya
27.02.23
Cardiology
Revered consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr Anita Arya explains all you need to know about electrophysiology and the role of this field in treating some types of heart conditions.
By Dr Saagar Mahida
24.02.23
Cardiology
Atrial fibrillation ablation: Not the traditional ‘heart operation’
Being told that you need a cardiac-related procedure can be very daunting. Understanding the procedure in question and the overall patient experience can help to ease this process and better prepare yourself for surgery. Here to provide an expert insight into atrial fibrillation ablation, including the post-procedure recovery period, is Dr Saagar Mahida, leading consultant cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist.
By Dr Ganesan Kumar
13.02.23
Cardiology
How quickly does heart failure progress?
Heart failure is a chronic condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump oxygen-rich blood as well as it should to meet the body’s demands. Here, Dr Ganesan Kumar, highly experienced consultant cardiologist, provides an expert insight into heart failure, including its symptoms, treatment and progression.
By Dr Charis Costopoulos
10.02.23
Cardiology
Getting expert help for coronary heart disease
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By Dr Mick Ozkor
09.02.23
Cardiology
An expert's guide to valvular heart disease
Dr Mick Ozkor is a leading London-based consultant cardiologist. In his latest article, Dr Ozkor provides expert insight into valvular heart disease, including its causes, diagnosis and how to prevent it.
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