If someone in your family has had heart disease , it’s completely natural to feel concerned about your own health. Whether it’s a parent who had a heart attack in their 50s or a sibling with high blood pressure, knowing your risk can be worrying. But it’s also a chance to take action. This will tell you what you should know if heart disease runs in your family, what tests are available, what lifestyle changes actually help, and when to speak to a cardiologist. Does Heart Dis

If you've been told you might need a coronary angioplasty , you’re not alone in feeling unsure about what that means. In simple terms, a coronary angioplasty is a medical procedure used to open up narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. It helps restore normal blood flow to your heart muscle and is often used to treat coronary artery disease one of the most common heart conditions in the UK. This blog will explain what’s involved, who needs it, what recovery looks like, a

When we hear the term heart attack , it can be worrying and rightly so. But understanding what it actually is, how it happens, and what signs to look out for can help you respond quickly and take control of your heart health. I’ll explain in plain terms what a heart attack is, what causes it, and what you need to know if you’re at risk. What Happens During a Heart Attack? A heart attack  (also known medically as a myocardial infarction ) happens when the blood flow to a par

PoTS , or Postural Tachycardia Syndrome , is a condition that affects how your heart rate responds when you move from sitting or lying down to standing. In very simple terms, if you have PoTS, your heart beats too fast when you stand up much faster than it should and this can cause dizziness , fainting , and a range of other unpleasant symptoms. It’s a condition that’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. So, I want to explain what PoTS is, what causes it, how it’s diagnosed,

When I first speak to patients about managing heart conditions, one of the medications that often comes up is beta blockers . These are widely used in cardiology, but many people don't fully understand what they are, how they work, or what side effects to expect. So I will look at what exactly what beta blockers are, why they’re prescribed, and what you should know if you’re considering or already taking them. What Do Beta Blockers Actually Do? Beta blockers are a group of me

An electrocardiogram , more commonly referred to as an ECG, is a simple and quick test used to check the electrical activity of your heart. It’s one of the most common heart investigations offered both on the NHS and privately in the UK. If you've ever experienced chest pain , palpitations , dizziness, or shortness of breath , your doctor may have suggested an ECG to find out what’s going on. I’ll explain exactly what an electrocardiogram is, what it can show, how it's done,

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