Medical articles of Congenital heart disease

12/07/2024
Professor Riyaz Patel
Cardiologist
Understanding family history of heart disease
If you have a family history of heart disease, understanding what it means is essential for assessing your own risk and taking proactive steps to protect your heart health. Here, Professor Riyaz Patel, renowned consultant cardiologist, delves into what constitutes a family history of heart disease, how it affects heart health, and what are common hereditary heart conditions.
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27/06/2024
Dr Florian Moenkemeyer
Paediatric cardiologist
All about paediatric congenital heart disease
Paediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to a range of heart defects that are present at birth. They affect the structure and function of a child's heart. These defects can vary from mild conditions that may resolve over time to severe abnormalities requiring immediate medical intervention. Here to provide an in-depth look at this condition is leading paediatric cardiology consultant Dr Florian Moenkemeyer.
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25/04/2024
Dr Amit Bhan
Cardiologist
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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22/12/2023
Dr Abbas Khushnood
Paediatric cardiologist
Echocardiogram for children: A guide for parents on what to expect
Leading consultant paediatric cardiologist and transplant physician Dr Abbas Khushnood gives an expert guide on what to expect from an echocardiogram for children in this informative article.
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06/11/2023
Dr Claudia Montanaro
Consultant Cardiologist
Can congenital heart disease be prevented?
Here, experienced heart disease expert Dr Claudia Montanaro outlines the associated symptoms of congenital heart disease, how it is typically diagnosed, and tells us what procedures are used to treat it.
03/05/2022
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco
Cardiologist
Matters of the heart: Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease is a specific term, in that it refers to a condition that's present from birth. However, there are various types of heart diseases that it can refer to. Leading cardiologist, Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, provides an expert introduction to congenital heart disease in this informative article.
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30/06/2021
Dr Peter Clarkson
Cardiologist
Heart failure (Part one): What is it?
‘Heart failure’ can be a misleading term where some believe it means the heart is about to stop. It still remains a serious situation however, and it means how the heart isn't always able to pump enough blood around the body to keep up with its' needs. Leading cardiologist Dr Peter Clarkson considers heart failure and its' causes, in the first of two articles about this condition.
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28/09/2020
Dr Alessandro Giardini
Paediatric cardiologist
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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27/08/2020
Dr Alessandro Giardini
Paediatric cardiologist
Congenital heart disease (CHD): Can my child have a normal life?
Parents and relatives of a child with congenital heart disease (CHD) frequently ask how the condition will affect a child's quality of life. Leading London paediatric cardiologist Dr Giardini is on hand to explain how children with CHD can live a normal and happy life.
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23/06/2020
Professor Giovanni Di Salvo
Cardiologist
COVID-19 guidance for congenital heart disease patients
Professor Di Salvo provides medical guidance regarding COVID-19 for patients with congenital heart defects. Get the answers to important questions such as if congenital heart disease patients are at a higher risk of severe COVID symptoms, if shielding is necessary and if it's advised to continue taking medication. Professor Di Salvo also stresses the importance of not delaying your appointments and treatment during the pandemic.