A Holter monitor, also known as an ambulatory ECG monitor, continuously records your heart’s electrical activity, usually for 24 hours to several days, depending on your symptoms and your cardiologist’s assessment. It is commonly used to investigate palpitations, arrhythmias and changes in heart rate. A question we hear often is ‘Can a Holter monitor detect…
Sometimes your blood pressure stays normal throughout the day but rises in a clinical setting due to anxiety – a phenomenon known as ‘white-coat hypertension.’ Other times, the opposite happens, i.e., your blood pressure reads normal at the clinic but stays elevated at home, a condition called ‘masked hypertension.’ Both situations can leave you wondering, …
Do you know, around 4.1 million people in England are living with undiagnosed hypertension without visible signs – the reason why it is known as a ‘silent killer’. Patients with elevated blood pressure commonly complain of dizziness, headaches, low energy, and fatigue-like symptoms, but they can vary from person to person. Tiredness may not have…
Arrhythmia, the prevalent heart rhythm disorder, causes your heart to beat too fast or too slow. Treatments vary based on your daily routine and symptoms; however, minor, infrequent issues can be easily managed by understanding your triggers and making lifestyle adjustments accordingly. In some people, caffeine, alcohol, poor sleep, and stress can trigger or worsen…
According to the British Heart Foundation, heart and circulatory diseases affect more than 7.6 million people across the UK, and CVD remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK. Diet plays a direct role in managing and improving your cardiac health. The food on your plate every day influences your cholesterol, blood…
Do you know that around 2 million people in the UK are affected by abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias? According to the British Heart Foundation, cases of atrial fibrillation among UK patients have risen by an estimated 50% over the past decade. While arrhythmias affect both men and women, research indicates that prevalence is…
Have you recently had an echocardiogram but are confused about the terms mentioned on your report? Don’t have any idea what ejection fraction, aortic stenosis, LVSD, or LVDD mean? This comprehensive article will guide you on everything about your echo scan results, common terms mentioned in the report, insights about normal vs abnormal echocardiograms, and…
Has your GP referred you to a cardiologist, but you are not sure how to choose the right one? You are not alone. With so many specialists out there, finding the most suitable cardiologist for your specific heart condition can feel stressful. A cardiologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating heart conditions….
Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation are types of cardiac arrhythmia that differ in the organisation of electrical activity. They occur when the electrical signals responsible for the contraction of heart chambers occur faster than normal. Both share many symptoms, but they are distinct conditions with different electrical patterns, risks, and treatment options. In this guide,…
Atrial Fibrillation is the most common form of arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), caused by chaotic, disorganised electrical activity in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. According to the NHS, around 900,000 people in England are living with Atrial Fibrillation, accounting for approximately 1.74% of the population. Although common, AFib can be a serious…
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