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By Dr Allan Harkness
23.10.23
Cardiologist

Everything you need to know about pacemakers

Pacemakers are devices which work to regulate the heartbeat and statistics show that over half a million people in the UK have the pacemakers implanted. Leading consultant Allan Harkness explains everything you need to know about pacemakers, including how they work and their history, as well as the most recent developments in pacemaker technology.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
10.12.18
Cardiologist

Heart murmurs in adults – part 2

Are heart murmurs serious? If your heart is making unusual noises, how do doctors find the source of the problem? Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness talks tests and treatment in part 2 of his piece on heart murmurs.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
30.11.18
Cardiologist

Heart murmurs in adults: Part 1

What does it mean when the heart is making extra sounds? If your doctor hears an extra blowing sound, should we be worried? Acclaimed cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness is here to answer all questions in the first part of his series on heart murmurs in adults.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
05.11.18
Cardiologist

How can heart palpitations be managed?

Palpitations can be harmless, but sometimes there is an underlying heart rhythm problem. Dr Allan Harkness, a leading cardiologist, discusses what a diagnosis would involve and what treatments are available, if required.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
29.10.18
Cardiologist

What are palpitations?

Undoubtedly, some people may feel worried or paranoid if they start to notice their heart palpitations. Leading cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness explains how most concerns of palpitations can be psychological, but also addresses what could be the possible causes of any irregularities...

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By Dr Allan Harkness
13.08.18
Cardiologist

Echocardiogram – Part 3: Types of heart scan

How does a doctor look inside your chest at your heart? How can a cardiologist check that all the chambers, blood vessels and valves are working properly? How are heart problems found? Top cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness concludes his series on echocardiograms with this guide to the different scans used to monitor heart health.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
06.08.18
Cardiologist

The benefits of a coronary CT

CT coronary angiography is a technique used to take pictures of the coronary arteries. Dr Allan Harkness has been using CT for over a decade. Here he explains why it has become the go-to test for patients with chest pain.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
27.07.18
Cardiologist

How to prepare for a Coronary CT

Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness has been using coronary CT for over a decade and explains why it's the go-to-test for patients with chest pain and how to prepare for the procedure.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
19.07.18
Cardiologist

Echocardiogram – Part 2: The procedure

Our hearts are a vital part of our bodies, essential to keeping us alive. When heart problems occur, or even just during health screenings, your doctor may perform an echocardiogram to examine your heart health. In the second part of his series on echocardiograms, top cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness explains the echocardiogram procedure.

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By Dr Allan Harkness
29.06.18
Cardiologist

Echocardiogram – Part 1: Why do I have to have an echocardiogram?

The heart is one of the strongest muscles in the body, never tiring as it beats over 3 billion times during our lives to pump blood around the body. However, as with all parts of your body, things can go wrong. When this happens, one test that can help your doctor identify the problem is an echocardiogram. Dr Allan Harkness explains why echocardiograms are done.

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