02/03/2026Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistWhat is chest pain?While many cases of chest discomfort are not serious, some may signal a potentially life-threatening issue such as angina or a heart attack.
22/01/2026Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistWhy women deserve their own cardiology: The hidden risks of misdiagnosisThis article takes a look at how heart disease affects women differently, and how understanding this is essential to improving outcomes and ensuring they receive timely, appropriate care.
14/10/2025Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistSmoking and your heart: Why every cigarette costs more than just your lungsSmoking cigarettes affects circulation, oxygen supply and the structure of the arteries, making smoking one of the most preventable causes of heart disease worldwide.
09/09/2025Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistWhat are palpitations?Palpitations are often harmless, but they can sometimes signal an underlying heart condition. Understanding them is important for protecting long-term heart health.
15/09/2022Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistTransoesophageal echocardiogram: Keeping your heart on its TOE(s) A transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) detects diseases of the heart muscle and valves, and uses a probe that’s inserted into your oesophagus in order to take images of them using ultrasonography. We speak to well-known and highly-regarded London cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monoco, who discusses in the TOE procedure in expert detail. Read on to find out more.
17/08/2022Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistMyocarditis vs Pericarditis: What’s the difference?Notable inflammatory conditions that affect the heart are myocarditis and pericarditis. However, they affect different areas of this organ. Here to explain them in further detail is leading associate specialist in cardiology, Dr Francesco Lo Monoco.
15/06/2022Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistIschaemic heart disease: What is it?When the heart lacks oxygen due to reduced blood flow in the coronary arteries, it means that you have ischaemia. Also known as ischaemic heart disease, leading associate cardiology specialist Mr Francesco Lo Monoco speaks to Top Doctors about this condition in expert detail. To find out just what ischaemia is, read on.
03/05/2022Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistMatters of the heart: Congenital heart diseaseCongenital 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.
28/10/2021Dr Francesco Lo MonacoCardiologistI’m worried about my heart health – what can I do?We hear it all our lives and we are taught young what to look for in case of an emergency regarding the heart. However, there is more to it and expert consultant cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monaco has given us the most essential information to know about our heart health in this article.
