Medical articles from Dr Allan Harkness

Pacemakers are devices which work to regulate the heartbeat and statistics show that over half a million people in the UK have the pacemakers implanted. Leading consultant Allan Harkness explains ever...

Are heart murmurs serious? If your heart is making unusual noises, how do doctors find the source of the problem? Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness talks tests and treatment in part 2 of his piece...

What does it mean when the heart is making extra sounds? If your doctor hears an extra blowing sound, should we be worried? Acclaimed cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness is here to answer all questions in ...

Palpitations can be harmless, but sometimes there is an underlying heart rhythm problem. Dr Allan Harkness, a leading cardiologist, discusses what a diagnosis would involve and what treatments are ava...

Undoubtedly, some people may feel worried or paranoid if they start to notice their heart palpitations. Leading cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness explains how most concerns of palpitations can be psychol...

How does a doctor look inside your chest at your heart? How can a cardiologist check that all the chambers, blood vessels and valves are working properly? How are heart problems found? Top cardiologis...

CT coronary angiography is a technique used to take pictures of the coronary arteries. Dr Allan Harkness has been using CT for over a decade. Here he explains why it has become the go-to test for pati...

Expert cardiologist Dr Allan Harkness has been using coronary CT for over a decade and explains why it's the go-to-test for patients with chest pain and how to prepare for the procedure.

Our hearts are a vital part of our bodies, essential to keeping us alive. When heart problems occur, or even just during health screenings, your doctor may perform an echocardiogram to examine your he...

The heart is one of the strongest muscles in the body, never tiring as it beats over 3 billion times during our lives to pump blood around the body. However, as with all parts of your body, things can...