12/05/2020Dr Malcolm BurgessCardiologyEchocardiogram: a powerful diagnostic tool for the heartAn echocardiogram (a cardiac ultrasound) is used to assess most types of heart disease. Dr Malcolm Burgess explains when this diagnostic tool is used, the accuracy of results and what next steps might...More articles from this doctor
20/12/2019Dr Michael John Van der WattCardiologyAre heart palpitations dangerous?Heart palpitations are usually harmless but can they ever be a sign of something serious? Dr Michael John Van der Watt, a cardiologist from Watford, explains exactly what they are and when you should ...More articles from this doctor
16/12/2019Dr Michael John Van der WattCardiologyFeeling unusually breathless? It could be a sign of a heart problemEven though most of us probably wouldn't associate breathing difficulties with heart problems, it can be a common warning sign that something is wrong with your heart. Cardiologist, Dr Michael John Va...More articles from this doctor
27/04/2017Dr Andrew DeanerCardiologyHeart attacks: warning signs, symptoms, and what to expectLeading consultant cardiologist Andrew Deaner talks us through the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and the steps taken for treatment.More articles from this doctor
21/03/2017Written by Top DoctorsHeart attacks: what they are and how to avoid themProlonged chest pain which can spread to other parts of the body is the typical sign of a heart attack. A rupture of a fatty deposit which causes a blot clot, and in turn, a disruption to the blood fl...
