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Dr Malik’s Live PFO ASD and TAVI cases Dubai
Dr Malik beamed “Live from Hammersmith Hospital” to CSI Dubai, an international structural heart meeting. Two fascinating cases were done. He said: “It was an privilege...
Read More“Whistle while you work” but cycle to get there!
A recent study in the BMJ says that those who cycle to work live longer, have less heart disease and even less cancer (read it here)....
Read MoreThe FOURIER trial suggests again the lower the cholesterol the better!
Dr Malik says: Statins are good news: One third reduction in cholesterol; One third reduction in risk. If you can’t tolerate them, then fibrates, ezetimibe,...
Read MoreEmbolic protection devices (EPDs) do not protect against stroke with TAVI or surgical AVR
Dr Malik says: At the recent cardiology meeting ACC 2017, several trials have shown that putting filters, deflectors or anything else to Catch debris does...
Read MoreDr Malik – New PFO closure device
Dr Malik does the UK’s 1st PFO closure with the new delivery system from Occlutech: “The Pistol Pusher” PFO closure is done to reduce the...
Read MoreHow to approach DNAR and other end of life decisions
Dr Malik: The BMJ articles in the 11th March 2017 issue provide good guidance on how to broach difficult questions: What do you understand about...
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