Insertion of a Pacemaker or Defibrillator Device
What is a Pacemaker or Defibrillator Device? Also known as Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) A Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) is a small, battery-operated [...]
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG)
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery? Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, often referred to as Open-Heart Surgery, is performed under general anaesthesia to restore blood flow to [...]
Direct Cardioversion (DCR)
What is Direct Cardioversion? Direct Cardioversion (DCR) is a non-invasive procedure used to restore the heart’s normal rhythm when it has become irregular due to electrical misfiring. Performed [...]
A Guide to Arrhythmias – Types, Symptoms and When to See a Specialist
A Guide to Arrhythmias An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. While some arrhythmias are harmless, others require treatment to prevent complications. What is an Arrhythmia? Arrhythmias occur [...]
Heart Failure Explained – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Heart Failure Explained Heart failure doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working; rather, it indicates that the heart isn’t pumping as effectively as it should. This condition can be managed with [...]
Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms
Understanding Heart Attack Symptoms – When to Seek Immediate Help Heart attacks are one of the most critical medical emergencies, and recognising the symptoms early can save lives. Knowing when [...]
Understanding Coronary Angiography (Cardiac Catheterisation)
What is Coronary Angiography (cardiac catheterisation)? Coronary angiography is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that uses X-ray technology to examine the coronary arteries, the blood [...]
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
What is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a condition where the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of [...]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation? Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), also called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement [...]
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Procedure Explained
What is Percutaneous Coronary Intervention? Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty with stenting, is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure performed [...]
