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Ablation Sounds Dangerous, But Is It?Written by Dr Simon Sporton, Consultant Cardiologist at Welbeck Heart Health, who takes a closer look at the procedure.
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Gregor's Story | AF AblationGregor had recurring atrial fibrillation and sought a resolution. Read his personal experience with the Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation procedure as his chosen treatment at Welbeck.
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Jason's Story | Bubble EchocardiogramJason visited us back in March 2023, to have a bubble echocardiogram, a non-invasive diagnostic test used to identify the hole in his heart.
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Can You Develop Angina in Your 20s?Although Angina is commonly seen in middle-aged to older male patients, anyone, regardless of age or sex, can get it. Angina is not a disease, but simply chest pain in its manner which could be a symptom of an underlying heart issue.
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Dealing With Dizziness: Should I See A Cardiologist Or Audiologist?If dizziness is disrupting your life on a daily basis you might need to visit a doctor. But which doctor should you see — a cardiologist or an audiologist? Here's everything you need to know.
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Can You Take Painkillers When You Have High Blood Pressure?Should you be taking painkillers when you have high blood pressure? The experts at Welbeck Heart Health explain what to do and the signs to look for.
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Heart Ultrasound Scans – What to ExpectDo you have a question about having a heart ultrasound? Here at Welbeck Heart Health we can provide answers and advice on what happens during a typical ultrasound scan.
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Managing Your Heart HealthManaging your heart health is crucial for a long and healthy life, but there are certain factors that leave you more at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Our experts have pulled together some key information on the best courses of action.
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Common Cardiac Conditions and How to Stay Heart-HealthyToday in the UK 7.6 million people are living with a cardiac condition, some undiagnosed. (British Heart Foundation, 2023).
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What is Cholesterol and How Does Inclisiran Work to Lower it?Inclisiran is a new cholesterol-lowering drug, the first of a class of treatments using RNA interference to boost the liver’s ability to remove harmful cholesterol. Dr Iqbal Malik takes a closer look at cholesterol and the efficacy of Inclisiran.
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What is the Difference Between Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter?There can be some confusion regarding the differences between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, and what they each mean for patients. These are some of the most common questions about both heart conditions.
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What Happened to Christian Eriksen in the Euros?Christian Erikson suffered a cardiac arrest while playing in the Euros, and was lucky to receive quick medical attention. From reports, it sounds like he had an early shock with a defibrillator and this jolted him out of a lethal cardiac rhythm.