Medical articles of Heart check up

08/05/2025
Dr David Lindsay
Consultant Cardiologist
Heart health: A cardiologist’s expert guide to lifelong cardiovascular wellness
In this article here, Dr David Lindsay, an incredibly well-regarded consultant cardiologist, provides his expert guide to lifelong cardiovascular wellness.
29/04/2025
Dr Katie Parkinson
GP
The heart-obesity connection: how regular blood tests and check-ups can prevent chronic disease
Obesity is more than a matter of weight — it's a major risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, particularly those that affect the heart. In this article, a consultant GP explains the relationship between obesity and heart health, and how early detection through routine medical checks can make a difference and is essential for long-term well-being.
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03/04/2025
Professor Malcolm Finlay
Cardiologist
Getting a heart wellness check: What's involved?
A heart wellness check is an important step in assessing cardiovascular health, identifying risk factors, and preventing serious conditions such as heart disease. This proactive approach allows for early detection of issues, enabling timely lifestyle changes or medical interventions to maintain heart health.
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08/01/2025
Dr Emmanuel Androulakis
Consultant Cardiologist
Why cardiomyopathy screening is essential for physically active people – Specialist advice
Cardiomyopathy are a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, potentially leading to serious complications if left undiagnosed. For physically active people, undiagnosed cardiomyopathy poses a heightened risk due to the added strain that exercise places on the heart. Dr Emmanuel (Manos) Androulakis, leading consultant cardiologist, explains why cardiomyopathy screening is essential for physically active people, what the process involves, and whether it’s possible to continue sports after a diagnosis.
31/12/2024
Mr Inderpaul Birdi
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Crossing the bridge: what is myocardial bridge?
A myocardial bridge is when a portion of heart muscle crosses over an artery in the heart. It is not necessarily a cause for concern, but there can be complications that arise. In this article, a consultant cardiac surgeon explains the myocardial bridge, the issues related to it, and what can be done to address them.
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25/10/2024
Dr Adnan Nadir
Cardiologist
Ways to detect heart disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that affect the heart. This includes irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), coronary artery disease, angina, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure. Getting diagnosed with heart disease is not particularly straightforward, as heart disease may not be apparent to patients as soon as they contract it; symptoms may begin manifesting once the disease is quite far along. That is why detection is so important.
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09/10/2024
Professor Arjun Ghosh
Cardiologist
Early detection: How heart check-ups can help prevent heart disease
Heart health is a paramount aspect for overall wellbeing, helping in the early detection and prevention of heart disease. Here, Dr Arjun Ghosh, renowned consultant cardiologist, provides an expert insight into the importance of heart check-ups as preventive measures for maintaining heart health.
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02/10/2024
Dr Bhashkar Mukherjee
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Let's get physical with cardio and pulmonary exercise testing
The heart and the lungs have a close relationship that’s not just based on location. Lungs disperse oxygen into the blood, and the heart makes sure that the blood travels around the body, depositing oxygen to all the organs and limbs. When something goes wrong with one, the other may not be too far behind, which is why they can be evaluated conjunctively with cardio and pulmonary exercise testing.
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27/09/2024
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02/05/2024
Dr Amanda Varnava
Cardiologist
How to protect your heart: part 2
In the second article of a two-part series 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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