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NICE Guidance – Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Insertion (TAVI)
TAVI is recommended by NICE especially if surgical aortic valve replacement is deemed too high risk. (NICE TAVI IPG 28th march). When choosing a consultant,...
Read MoreJournal Scan – Dr Iqbal Malik
Heart 2012; 98; pg 377-383 Holme et al How do you follow aortic valve narrowing? Who is at risk for death and should be followed...
Read MoreMore Heart Screens Possible for Athletes – Dr Ian Beasley, The FA
England club Doctor Ian Beasley comments on the possibility of more frequent heart screening for footballers. At current all professional players are required to have...
Read MoreRenal Denervation Evidence Base Grows.
“Latest data on Renal Denervation confirms it can produce sustained BP improvement. The Symplicity Studies presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting this week...
Read MoreDr Malik Comments on Fabrice Muamba Collapse
Dr Malik has been on the TV this time commenting on Fabrice Muamba who collapsed with cardiac arrest midway through the Spurs Bolton game on...
Read MoreDr Malik comments on recent stem cell research
Dr Iqbal Malik of Imperial College NHS Trust and London Cardiovascular Clinic comments on the recently published research in the US describing the increase in...
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