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A heart attack is life-threatening and can be a frightening experience. Dr Smriti Saraf, consultant cardiologist, provides essential information and advice about what can happen.
By Dr Rito Mitra
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Should you consult a heart doctor if you have lingering COVID-19 symptoms?
If you're experiencing ongoing issues after a mild case of Coronavirus, Dr Rito Mitra advises that it may be worth speaking to a heart doctor about any underlying conditions.
By Dr Syed Afzal Sohaib
12.04.21
Cardiology
Blackouts (syncope) explained: possible causes, diagnostic tests and when to see a doctor
About half the UK population experience syncope (a blackout) at least once in their lifetime. Usually, the cause is unrelated to the heart. However, if blackouts are caused by the heart, they usually require urgent medical attention. Mr Azfal Sohaib explains the potential causes, when to see a doctor, and the tests you might undergo.
By Dr Arjun Ghosh
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Cancer treatment and heart problems
Can having cancer affect your heart health? Dr Arjun K Ghosh, a leading consultant cardiologist in London, explains what kind of damage can occur to your heart during and after undergoing cancer therapies and the ways you can protect your heart.
By Dr Sabiha Gati
26.02.21
Cardiology
Inherited heart diseases: what to do if a cardiac condition runs in your family
It is essential to have regular heart check-ups, especially if there is a history of heart conditions or sudden death syndrome in your family. Here one of our expert cardiologists Dr Sabiha Gati explains the commonest types of inherited heart diseases and what you can expect from a cardiac medical screening.
By Dr Niket Patel
19.02.21
Cardiology
Shortness of breath: the heart problems that can affect your breathing
Shortness of breath can be fatal if left untreated, it also happens to be one of the leading causes of A&E visits. We wanted to discuss some of the ways heart problems can impact the body, so we got in contact with one of our breathing with one of the UK's leading cardiologists, Dr Niket Patel. In this article, he explains some of the symptoms to look out for and when you should see a specialist.
By Dr Joban Sehmi
09.02.21
Cardiology
Why do South Asians have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared to white Europeans?
Rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) naturally vary among people from different ethnicities. But why do South Asians have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases compared to Europeans? And what preventative measures should this community be aware of? Dr Joban Sehmi, one of our top consultant cardiologists in London and Watford explains.
By Dr Boon Lim
08.02.21
Cardiology
Situational syncope: why do we faint under stress?
If you faint at the sight of blood or needles or from standing up for long periods, you are someone that experiences situational syncope. This is temporary loss of consciousness in response to a certain trigger or situation that causes you stress. Award-winning cardiologist, Dr Boon Lim, explains what is happening to our bodies when we faint, how it can be avoided and offers some tips to help you cope when you feel a syncope episode coming on.
By Dr Iqbal Malik
21.01.21
Cardiology
Chest pain: symptoms, causes and what to do if you think it is a heart emergency
It is difficult to know when you should take your chest pain seriously and when you can safely ignore it as there is a myriad of different causes - some more serious than others. Dr Iqbal Malik, a leading consultant cardiologist explains the symptoms and causes and what you should do if you think it's serious.
By Professor Attila Kardos
05.01.21
Cardiology
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Millions of patients go to A&E annually with chest pain symptoms. Many of these then go on to be diagnosed with angina. We spoke to Professor Attila Kardos who is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Milton Keynes, to understand more about angina and why it is so important to get tested if you are having symptoms.
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