Despite the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, we are open for our patients
As a healthcare provider we allowed to serve our existing patients as well as anyone else who may have symptoms that suggest heart disease. We have safeguarded both our patients and staff against infection from Coronavirus whilst still providing the consultations and diagnostics.
News from the world of cardiology
Dr Malik on new agents in Diabetes – when should I take them?
When should I take the new agents in Diabetes? The SGLT-2 Inhibitors have been around for a few years (Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin). The data on...
Read MoreThe 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....
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