Trusted advice, expert insights, and practical guidance to help you understand and care for your heart.
People with high cholesterol levels are often advised to take statins to help reduce their future risk of heart attack, strokes, and even death. In this article, Professor Jamil Mayet looks at the potential side effects of this type of medication.
Welbeck present a series of webinars hosted by our Welbeck Consultants across various specialities.
Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump blood as it is needed around the body. Failure can occur at any age but is most frequent in older patients. Heat failure cannot usually be cured, but it is manageable.
High blood pressure is common, and a significant risk factor for heart attacks, heart failure, irregular heart rhythms, strokes and kidney damage. It's a major cause of premature death globally, but can be easily diagnosed, treated and monitored.
Your blood pressure (BP) is the pressure in your arteries (the blood vessels leading away from the heart) as blood is pumped around the body. It consists of two numbers, the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure.
From incorporating more healthy fats into your diet to ensuring you get good quality rest, these heart health tips will help you keep your ticker on top form. Written By Dr Boon Lim. Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist
Angina is chest pain caused by a reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle. Although this sounds distressing, it’s not usually life-threatening. However, angina can be a warning sign that you could be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
Sleep apnoea is recognised as a significant factor in both triggering and maintaining Atrial Fibrillation. This is because over time, repeated apnoeic episodes that occur repeatedly overnight may lead to stress on the heart, which can trigger AF.
The ECG (electrocardiogram) is a widely used test that records the heart’s electrical activity. The ECG provides important information about the heart’s rhythm, and it can also help diagnose other heart problems.
Dr Malik says “alcohol is a potent driver for atrial fibrillation (AF) and cutting back reduces the risk of it coming back. This article in the NEJM provides more evidence for this”.
Dr Aaisha Opel, Consultant Cardiologist at Welbeck Heart Health, looks at the treatment options available for atrial fibrillation patients.
What should someone being treated for high blood pressure know about flying? Here is how to travel via plane without your condition becoming a concern.