Medical articles from Dr Gosia Wamil

Some ADHD medications can increase heart rate and blood pressure. While usually harmless, they may pose risks for people with underlying heart conditions, making a cardiology check before treatment an...

Have you ever wondered what truly happens inside your body when you lace up your running shoes or hit the gym? Beyond the visible muscle gains and improved stamina, a profound transformation occurs wi...

Here, Dr Gosia Wamil, a distinguished consultant cardiologist, shares her expert insights into family history of heart attacks and how to prevent the risk in the most thorough of ways possible.

If you have diabetes, you may already know it can affect many parts of the body: the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and even your feet. But did you know that your heart is at risk too — even if you feel compl...

Many women think of menopause mainly in terms of hot flushes, sleep disruption and mood changes. What often comes as a surprise is that this stage of life is also a major turning point for heart healt...

If a close relative had a heart attack, especially at a younger age, it’s normal to wonder about your own risk. The good news: today we can reassess and personalise your cardiovascular (CV) risk using...

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) describes a pattern of symptoms and test findings that happen when you’re upright — fast heart rate, light-headedness, “brain fog,” fatigue, shakiness,...

Here, renowned consultant cardiologist, Dr Gosia Wamil, shares her expert insights with regards to how to naturally lower blood pressure and the importance of doing so.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat irregularly and often rapidly. This can lead to symptoms such as palpitations, fatigue...

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a type of heart failure where the heart’s pumping ability remains normal, but its ability to fill with blood is impaired. This leads to fluid ...