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By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
05.11.24
Cardiologist

What are palpitations and when should you be concerned?

Palpitations are sensations in which you feel your heart beating too quickly, too strongly, or irregularly. It’s a common experience that many people describe as feeling like their heart is “fluttering,” “pounding,” or even “skipping a beat.” Though they can feel alarming, palpitations are often harmless. However, they can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health condition, which is why it’s important to understand their causes and know when to seek medical advice. We speak to leading cardiologist Dr Ahmed Elghamaz, who explains more. We speak to a leading cardiologist, who explains more.

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By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
04.10.24
Cardiologist

When you can't catch your breath: all about shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnoea, feels as though not enough air is getting into the lungs. It can be incidental or The chest will be tense, and breathing will be shallow, requiring effort to inhale and exhale. There are several reasons as to why someone may be struggling with shortness of breath, ranging from psychological to internal issues of the cardiopulmonary system.

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By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
20.11.23
Cardiologist

Having a stress echocardiogram

A stress echocardiogram is a test that shows how well the heart works under increased stress, such as during physical exercise. Here, Dr Ahmed Elghamaz, renowned consultant cardiologist, provides an expert insight into a stress echocardiogram, offering reassurance for patients on safety and what to expect, as well as the next steps following the procedure.

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By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
30.10.23
Cardiologist

What is complex coronary intervention?

The name 'complex coronary intervention' sounds intimidating, but this blocked coronary artery procedure has advanced from traditional, high-risk open-heart surgery. It's transformed from a long recovery, to an effective operation where patients can go home on the same day and get back to normal life within a week. Here to offer his expertise in what's involved in complex coronary intervention is leading consultant cardiologist in London, Dr Ahmed Elghamaz.   

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By Dr Ahmed Elghamaz
24.05.18
Cardiologist

5 ways to diagnose high blood pressure

Hypertension is very common in our society. By the age of 60 half of our population has high blood pressure. It’s important to keep a check on your current blood pressure level because it can change with time. Leading cardiologist Dr Ahmed Elghamaz explains...

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