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News from the world of cardiology
The Figulla ASD device – see it in action!
Dr Malik says: It is worth seeing what I put inside you to close a hole in the atrial septum (an atrial septal defect-ASD). The...
Read MoreEvolutionary medicine: hypercholesterolaemia
Dr Malik says: My summary of this interesting article: as humans evolved in a cycle of mainly food shortage, and occasional feast, and did not...
Read MoreOctopus Pot Heart – Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy occurs when extreme physical or emotional stress causes, not a blocked artery, but a direct effect on the heart muscle – it stops...
Read MoreHow much radiation do cardiac tests give me?
Dr Malik says: “We will pick the best test for you. All are safe. If you are worried about radiation doses – don’t be.” A...
Read MoreDr Malik: an update on lipids and cholesterol
Cholesterol elevation in your blood is bad for you. How high is too high, and how low is too low? Too low? I think not....
Read MoreNew data on recovery after smoking cessation
Dr Malik says: Smoking hurts. The hurt lasts decades, but it is never too late to stop. Over a median follow-up of 26 years, a longer...
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