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Every week in the UK, 12 children or young adults with heart abnormalities die suddenly. We know that exercising regularly helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and has a positive effect on our long-term outlook, however, some people are born with congenital heart abnormalities, and exposure to sports can cause problems and sometimes even death if these problems aren't identified. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains what type of diseases competitive sports players at risk of, what type of cardiovascular tests are used, who should be getting screened and how often. Dr Giardini is a top paediatric cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Visit his profile to book a consultation with him: https://bit.ly/2GTpNZN
PoTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) is an abnormal increase in heart rate that happens after sitting up or standing. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains what this condition is and what the symptoms would feel like. Dr Alessandro Giardini is a paediatric cardiologist in London. To book a consultation with him, visit his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/2GTpNZN
For people with POTS, the end goal to ensure they have a good quality of life and to be able to do some exercise, as this in the long-term will be their best treatment. Dr Alessandro Giardini explains the best way to manage PoTS and what kind of treatment is needed. Dr Alessandro Giardini is a top cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. To book a consultation with him, visit his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/32vJMWL
Dr Alessandro Giardini is a paediatric cardiologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London. In this video, he discusses some of the signs and symptoms of heart problems in young children. If you are worried your child might have a heart problem and would like to take them to see a specialist, book an appointment with Dr Alessandro Giardini. Go to his Top Doctors profile and check his availability: https://bit.ly/3hD250t
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Spinal surgery expert Mr Colin Nnadi (MBBS FRCSI FRCS(Orth)) explains why in many cases spinal surgery is no longer offered as a treatment for back pain, and how a programme of physiotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy can be cheaper but just as effective a solution. To learn more about Mr Nnadi's experience and book a consultation, visit: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/colin-nnadi
Spinal surgery expert Mr Colin Nnadi (MBBS FRCSI FRCS(Orth)) outlines the use of growing rods to protect the curvature of the spine during growth in children who suffer from scoliosis. He explains that the use of MAGEC rods, as opposed to traditional growing rods, can result in fewer operations and less disruption to the life of the child.
Antibiotic allergies are relatively common, and can cause mild to severe symptoms. In her latest video interview, renowned paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough explains the most common antibiotic allergies among children, as well as the alternative treatments available. 00:00 How will I know if my child is allergic to antibiotics? 02:01 Which antibiotic are children most likely to be allergic to? 02:46 What alternative treatments are available if my child is allergic to penicillin? 03:48 Can children outgrow an antibiotic allergy? To schedule a consultation with Dr Brough simply visit her Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/helen-brough ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
The COVID pandemic has affected many things in our lives, including plastic surgery and procedures. Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Kelvin Ramsey answers questions about the effects the pandemic has had on plastic surgery, the current status, and what we can expect in the near future. If you are considering plastic surgery, please go to his Top Doctors profile and schedule a consultation: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/k... ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
Colposcopy, or examination of the cervix, is a secondary screening tool when someone has had an abnormal smear test result, and it diagnoses pre-cancerous condition in the cervix. Here to tell us all about this essential tool in the next step of determining pre-cancerous cells, and its use in screening the cervix for other conditions, is leading consultant gynaecologist and gynae-oncologist Mr Saurabh Phadnis. 00:00 What can a colposcopy diagnose? 00:57 What is the difference between a colposcopy and a smear test? 02:18 How is a colposcopy performed? 03:17 Is colposcopy a painful procedure? 04:00 What is the discharge after a colposcopy? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Phadnis, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/saurabh-phadnis ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
In this online interview, Dr Saurabh Phadnis, a highly experienced consultant gynaecologist and gynae-oncologist, discusses the key elements of a hysteroscopy. 00:00 What can a hysteroscopy diagnose? 00:40 Is hysteroscopy a major surgery? 01:14 Is an anaesthetic used for a hysteroscopy? 02:04 How can I prepare for a hysteroscopy? 03:07 Is bleeding normal after a hysteroscopy? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Phadnis, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/saurabh-phadnis ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh
A cleft palate is a condition present from birth. If it's left untreated, it may lead to serious consequences such as speech problems.
Here to explain all about paediatric cleft lip and palate, is leading cleft and plastic surgeon Ms Nefer Fallico. She provides an informative guide to this condition, covering various questions you may have alongside helpful diagrams and statistics.
If you would like to book an appointment with Ms Fallico, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/nefer-fallico.
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