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Older patients with heart attacks should have the same treatment as younger ones
In cardiology we have developed some amazing treatments, both procedures and medications that can improve patients wellbeing and also prolong their lives. However, as we...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines- should you get one? Are they safe? Dr Malik Explains
The vaccines are available in the UK. Russia started marginally before the UK, with Sputnik-V in December 2020. Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, became the...
Read MoreThe Changing face of Cardiology during COVID-19
Dr Malik linked up with EuroPCR- the interventional largest cardiology organisation in Europe, to get educational resources together. He has lead a team at Hammersmith...
Read MoreManaging Severe Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis- with Dr Iqbal Malik
Severe Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis (SSAS) is a life threatening condition. Treatments include: Open Heart Surgery- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR...
Read MoreDr Malik Performs Day-case TAVI to help a patient with aortic stenosis
TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention) is a treatment for Aortic Valve Stenosis (AS). AS can lead to chest pain, blackouts, heart failure and death if...
Read MoreDr Malik helps train the resuscitation team during the COVID 19 crisis
With the number of cases of SARS-CoV-2 rising again, it will become relevant to medical professionals to protect themselves from the disease, especially during Aerosol...
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