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Understanding congenital heart disease: Causes, treatment, and outlook

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a condition present at birth that affects the structure and function of the heart. It arises due to abnormal development of the heart during fetal growth. This condition can range from mild, with little or no effect on health, to severe, potentially life-threatening conditions. Here, Dr Amit Bhan offers his expert advice on the condition, including the best forms of treatment.

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Dr Amanda Varnava
25.04.24
Cardiologia

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.

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What is atrial fibrillation ablation, and who is it recommended for?

Read this article below as one of our leading consultant cardiologists explains what atrial fibrillation ablation is.

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Dr Gosia Wamil
22.04.24
Cardiologia

Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE): a comprehensive guide

Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is a specialised, sophisticated ultrasound that provides an exceptionally detailed look at your heart and its adjacent structures. Imagine a high-tech camera that can see through the usual barriers, giving your doctor an insider's view of your heart's inner workings. That's what TOE offers, making it a game-changer in heart care. Leading consultant cardiologist Dr Gosia Wamil answers your questions about transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) including when it may be necessary, what it involves and the recovery process.

Heart surgeons performing the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

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Exploring transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), or TAVR, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Leading consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Mohamed Farag takes an in-depth look at TAVI and addresses some common questions patients may have about this procedure, in this article.

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What is angina, and how is it diagnosed?

In this article, we help you find out when you should see a doctor for angina-related symptoms, whilst also outlining how the heart condition is typically diagnosed and treated.

Dr Simon Wilson
16.04.24
Cardiologia

All about angina and its causes

What causes angina? Revered consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Simon Wilson goes into expert detail in order to answer this question - and more - in this informative article.

Man who requires coronary angioplasty holding chest

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Coronary angioplasty: Understanding the procedure

If you have narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, you may require a coronary angioplasty. Here to explain what’s involved in this operation is leading interventional cardiologist Dr Saqib Ghani.

A cholesterol level test is done via taking blood

Dr Rajesh Chelliah
05.04.24
Cardiologia

How exactly is a cholesterol level test performed?

Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance that is found naturally in the blood. Too much cholesterol, however, can pose a health risk and increase your chances of heart disease. In this article, esteemed consultant cardiologist Dr Rajesh Chelliah talks about the importance of cholesterol level testing. Dr Chelliah, who treats patients in Leicester and Nottingham, outlines what a cholesterol test entails and what to do if your test results are high.