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Vitalise your heart with natural vitamins and exercise

It's possible to implement regular cardiology check-ups, consistent exercise and maintain a healthy diet to improve your heart health. But what should you do to achieve this? Experienced cardiology consultant Dr Riyaz A Kaba advises how.

By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
23.04.21
Vascular surgery

What are abdominal aortic aneurysms?

Learn about the monitoring and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) from Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid, a leading vascular surgeon and expert in managing AAA.

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 Vikram Sharma
25.11.20
Gastroenterology

Liver function tests: what are they looking for?

If your doctor has referred you to see a specialist for liver function tests, it means that they want to check whether you are at risk of liver disease. We spoke to one of our leading hepatologists Dr Vikram Sharma about what blood the tests are looking for exactly and what the results might mean.

Person receiving treatment on their back

By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
27.10.20
Vascular surgery

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS): what are the treatment options?

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can cause pain and feelings of tingling and weakness in your shoulder and arm. There are three different types of the condition and here, one of our leading vascular surgeons Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid explains how they differ and how each one is to be treated.

By Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid
30.09.20
Vascular surgery

Is thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) serious?

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when there is a pressure on the nerves, artery or vein due to anatomical reasons, which can lead to pain, numbness and a cold sensation in the arms and hand. One of our top vascular surgeons Mr Mohamed Abdelhamid explains more, including just how serious of a condition TOS is.

By Mr Christopher Chandler
28.09.20
Neurosurgery

What are the signs of a brain tumour in a child?

Mr Chris Chandler, one of our top neurosurgeons based in London who specialises in treating brain tumours in children, provides us an overview of the initial signs and symptoms, causes and the treatment options available.

A baby holding their mother's index finger. Some babies are born with congenital heart disease.

By Dr Alessandro Giardini
28.09.20
Cardiology

Congenital heart disease (for parents): what is the outlook?

As a parent, it can be very scary to find out that your baby has a congenital heart defect and undoubtedly you must be wondering what the outlook is for your child's future. Here, one of our top paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains the causes of congenital heart disease and the overall outlook of the condition.

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By Dr Alessandro Giardini
21.09.20
Paediatric cardiology

How cardiovascular screening of young athletes can save lives

Every week, 12 children or young adults die suddenly in the UK while they are exercising or taking part in sports activities. Unfortunately, many of these young people die because of an undiagnosed heart condition they didn't know they had. Dr Alessandro Giardini, a top cardiologist based in London, explains why screening is so important and how this simple test can help prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes all over the country.

By Dr Alessandro Giardini
17.09.20
Paediatric cardiology

Pectus excavatum: how might it affect the heart?

Pectus excavatum is a condition where the breastbone is sunken inwards instead of being level with the ribs. It affects one in 1,000 children, appears in early childhood and becomes more important later on in life. Here, one of our expert paediatric cardiologists Dr Alessandro Giardini explains how the condition might affect the heart and what can be done to treat it.

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