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Ashly Johnson

What Is a Transthoracic Echocardiogram? A Simple Guide for Patients

September 4, 2025

What Is a Transthoracic Echocardiogram? A Simple Guide for Patients What is an Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is a non-invasive ultrasound examination that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed, real-time images of the heart’s structures and function. It allows us to visualise the heart chambers and valves to assess how effectively the heart is pumping […]

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Franco Ciulli

Understanding Aortic Valve Surgery: What You Need to Know – Mr Franco Ciulli

July 19, 2025

Understanding Aortic Valve Surgery: What You Need to Know Aortic valve surgery is a major heart procedure that can significantly improve quality of life and in many cases, it’s life-saving. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with a valve issue or you’re supporting someone who has, this guide will walk you through what the surgery involves, why

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Shveta Monga

Pacemakers – Understanding Your Heart Device Procedure

July 12, 2025

Understanding Your Heart Device Procedure Information on Pacemakers, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT), and Conduction System Pacing (CSP) Why Might I Need a Heart Device? Your heart’s rhythm is controlled by an internal electrical system. If this system becomes faulty, it can result in symptoms such as a slow heartbeat, dizziness, blackouts, shortness of breath, or

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George Asimakopoulos Consultant cardiac surgery

The origins of cardiac surgery

June 4, 2025

The origins of cardiac surgery Surgery on the heart and the great vessels has made enormous progress from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to the sophisticated and life-saving procedures of today.  Over the last one hundred years, cardiac surgery has evolved to address complex congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases, driven by breakthroughs in data analysis, imaging technology,

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A Guide for hypertension in young by Dr Amin private consultant cardiologist

Understanding Hypertension in Young Adults: A Silent Threat to Your Health

May 10, 2025

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often perceived as a condition affecting older adults. However, it’s increasingly prevalent among young adults, with 1 in 5 adults aged 18–39 unknowingly living with this “silent killer.” Left unmanaged, hypertension can lead to severe complications like heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage—even in your 20s and

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A Guide for hypertension in young by Dr Amin private consultant cardiologist

POTS – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A guide for patients

April 14, 2025

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome – POTS: A guide for patients If you’ve ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or noticed your heart racing after simply standing up, you’re not alone. These symptoms may point to a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS – a form of autonomic dysfunction that affects blood flow and heart rate

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A Guide for hypertension in young by Dr Amin private consultant cardiologist

Should You Be Screened for Coronary Artery Disease? A guide for patients

April 8, 2025

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the UK — and it often develops silently. Many people have no symptoms until they experience a heart attack, sudden chest pain, or breathlessness. The good news is that modern, non-invasive screening tools are now available to detect heart disease at its earliest and

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