The Big Bang Science Fair 2013

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to serious conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage if blood pressure treatment guidelines are not followed....

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect where there’s an abnormal connection between the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. This “hole”...

A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a small flap-like opening between the heart’s upper chambers, typically closing soon after birth. However, around 25% of the...

Carotid artery stenosis occurs when the carotid arteries, which carry blood to the front part of the brain, become narrow. This narrowing occurs due to...

A total body MOT (Medical & Occupational Test – not to be confused with the Ministry of Transport Test for your car) is a comprehensive...

On 27th September 2024, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the TAVI Today meeting, which began with a comprehensive review of the...

Dr Malik diagnoses and treats atrial fibrillation (AF). Treatment options to restore the heart’s rhythm and return it to normal include: Medication DC Cardioversion AF...

In a life-threatening situation, timing and expertise are everything. Recently, Team GB medics showcased the importance of these two elements when an Uzbekistan coach suffered...

At the Abbott Heart Symposium on TAVI, you had the chance to try a Virtual Reality headset. This amazing tool lets you walk in and...

I had the pleasure of being on the faculty for this year’s Abbott UK and Ireland annual meeting. Just like last year, I was enthusiastic...

Dr. Malik is excited to share a significant milestone: the first NHS Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) using the Edwards S3 Ultra Resilia valve at...

Dr. Malik says: I recently attended my favourite meeting of the year, CSI Frankfurt, which covers all aspects of structural heart disease, from birth to...