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Are ectopic heartbeats dangerous?
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Are heart palpitations dangerous?
Heart palpitations are usually harmless but can they ever be a sign of something serious? Dr Michael John Van der Watt, a cardiologist from Watford, explains exactly what they are and when you should consider going to a doctor.
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Feeling unusually breathless? It could be a sign of a heart problem
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By Mr Shahzad Raja
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Cardiology
All you need to know about aortic valve surgery
Aortic valve surgery is a type of open-heart surgery used to treat problems associated with the aortic valve. The aortic valve may need to be replaced if it becomes narrowed (aortic stenosis) or if the valve is leaky (aortic valve regurgitation). Mr Shahzad Raja, renowned cardiac surgeon, explains all you need to know about aortic valve surgery.
By Professor Melvin Lobo
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By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
28.10.19
Cardiology
How dangerous is bicuspid aortic valve disease?
Finding out that you or a loved one has a rare heart disease is worrying. Mr Inderpaul Birdi, an expert heart surgeon from London explains what bicuspid aortic valve disease is and how it’s treated.
By Professor Michael Mahmoudi
29.07.19
Cardiology
Alcohol septal ablation: treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, but it can be affected by a number of health conditions. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy involves the heart’s muscle mass increasing abnormally, which can have unpleasant consequences. Professor Michael Mahmoudi is here to explain this condition and how it can be treated with alcohol septal ablation.
By Dr Michael Mullen
12.07.19
Cardiology
Which patients is TAVI suitable for?
TAVI stands for transcatheter aortic valve implantation, a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure for patients with aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis is a heart defect characterised by the narrowing of the aortic valve, which can cause chest pain (angina), dizziness, palpitations, breathlessness and loss of consciousness. Cardiologist Dr Michael Mullen tells us all about TAVI, the possible risks faced with the operation and the road to recovery.
By Dr Adrian Chenzbraun
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Can you die of a broken heart?
What exactly is broken heart syndrome – and can you really die from it? We asked leading cardiologist Dr Adrian Chenzbraun.
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