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Ask a respiratory physician: What are the effects of long COVID?

Most people who have COVID-19 will make a full recovery within three months of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other people’s symptoms, however, will persist beyond that and could be termed long COVID. Here, Dr Amit Patel, leading Consultant Respiratory physician, provides an expert insight into long COVID, including symptoms, impact and treatment.

Getting expert help for coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease, which is also known as ischaemic heart disease or coronary artery disease, can be asymptomatic ranging to serious, and it affects many people around the globe. Leading consultant cardiologist in Cambridge and London Dr Charis Costopoulos is here to provide a detailed take on coronary heart disease symptoms, alongside diagnosis and treatment.

Breathlessness: Your questions answered

Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.

Transoesophageal echocardiogram: Keeping your heart on its TOE(s)

A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) detects diseases of the heart muscle and valves, and uses a probe that’s inserted into your oesophagus in order to take images of them using ultrasonography. We speak to well-known and highly-regarded London cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monoco, who discusses in the TOE procedure in expert detail. Read on to find out more.

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