How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but small changes to lifestyle, supplements, and medication can make a real difference.
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DOACs (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran): Uses and Precautions
Most people leave hospital with a DOAC and a thin explanation of what it does. Here is what apixaban, rivaroxaban, and dabigatran actually do, what to expect, and the few situations that need action.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): What the “Hole in the Heart” Finding Really Means
A patent foramen ovale, a small opening in the heart present in around one in four adults, can sound alarming when first mentioned. For most people it is entirely harmless and needs no treatment. Here is when it matters, and when it doesn’t.
Stroke and TIA Explained
Understanding stroke and TIA in plain language. This guide explains what each is, the investigations that follow, the medications used in prevention, and the lifestyle steps that support long-term brain health.
Antiplatelet Therapy After a Stent or Heart Attack: Why It Matters
If you have had a stent placed or been admitted with a heart attack, your cardiologist will have prescribed antiplatelet medication. This article explains what it does, why it matters, and why you should never stop it without speaking to your cardiologist first.
Stents or Bypass Surgery: How Your Heart Team Decides
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.
Iron Deficiency and the Heart
Iron deficiency is one of the most common and most overlooked problems in cardiac patients — yet it is highly treatable.
How Atrial Fibrillation Is Treated: From Lifestyle to Ablation
Managing atrial fibrillation involves more than just medication, it is a personalised strategy covering lifestyle, rate control, rhythm control, and stroke prevention.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): What to Expect
Cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Jai Raman explains what coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves, who needs it, how it compares to stenting, and what to expect from surgery and recovery.