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How to protect your heart: part 1

If you believe you're too young to worry about your heart's well-being, you may think again. In England, premature deaths from heart diseases are at a decade-high, warns the British Heart Foundation. Your heart, the size of a fist, pumps five litres of blood daily, delivering nutrients and removing waste. Exercise alone isn't enough to maintain heart health. In this article, leading consultant cardiologist Dr Amanda Varnava suggests strategies to improve your heart health and provides guidance for different life stages, with attention to issues that may arise in your twenties.

Advancements in atrial fibrillation treatment

In his latest online article, Dr Malcolm Finlay gives us his insight into atrial fibrillation treatment. He talks about recent advancements, how effective modern treatment options are, if there are any innovative medications or therapies on the horizon, the role of technology and clinical trials or research findings relating to the contemporary management of atrial fibrillation.

Preventive cardiology: The key to a healthy heart

While genetics can influence the risk of cardiovascular disease, making crucial lifestyle adjustments, such as achieving a healthy weight and adopting a balanced diet, can substantially lower your chances of developing heart issues. We hear more on preventive cardiology from Professor Riyaz Patel, a renowned consultant cardiologist, in this informative guide for patients.

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.

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