Almost everyone has felt their heart race at some point. Most of the time it is benign and self-limiting. Sometimes it is the sign of an arrhythmia worth identifying. Here is what the different patterns mean and how they are usually approached.
Bisoprolol is one of the most prescribed heart medications in the world — but many patients have questions about what it does and what to expect.
Managing atrial fibrillation involves more than just medication, it is a personalised strategy covering lifestyle, rate control, rhythm control, and stroke prevention.
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.
The decision between stents and bypass surgery is one of the most consequential in cardiology. Professor Patrick Serruys, who led the trial that created the evidence base for this decision, explains how it is made and what every patient should ask.
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.
A persistent dry cough that won't go away is a common side effect of ACE inhibitor medication. It may also occur during the nighttime. Here is why it happens and what to do about it.
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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