A left bundle branch block is an electrical finding on an ECG, not a blocked artery. Prof. Peter Barlis explains what it means, what causes it, and when it matters.
Palpitations are one of the most common reasons people see a cardiologist, and one of the most reassuring. Here is what causes them and when to seek help.
Eggs have been blamed for raising cholesterol for decades, but the science has moved on. Here's what research actually shows, and why what you eat with them may matter more than the eggs themselves.
An isolated inferior Q wave on your ECG is almost always a normal variant, not a sign of an old heart attack. Prof. Peter Barlis explains what it means and when it matters.
A high calcium score can feel like devastating news, but a number without context is rarely good medicine. Here is what your result actually means and what happens next.
Hearing you need a triple bypass is alarming — but the number describes how many arteries were rerouted, not how dangerous the operation is. Understanding what it means can make one of the most daunting conversations in cardiac surgery far less frightening.
Mitral valve prolapse is one of the most common valve findings in cardiology, and one of the most reassuring. Here is what the diagnosis actually means and what monitoring is needed.
A simple, non-invasive CT scan that detects calcified plaque in the arteries years before symptoms appear. If you or someone you know has been referred for a calcium score, this guide explains exactly what it measures, what your result means, and what to do next.
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