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Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart muscle to take longer than normal to recharge b...
07/04/2026

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart muscle to take longer than normal to recharge between beats. ⚡ This electrical delay can trigger sudden, rapid heartbeats that lead to fainting, seizures, or life-threatening arrhythmias. 🫀🩺

07/04/2026

A routine stethoscope check is the simplest way for your doctor to hear if your heart valves are working correctly or if a murmur is present. 🩺 Catching these sounds early, even during a regular check-up, is key to identifying valve issues before they lead to more serious symptoms. 🫀

Happy Easter from Hope For Hearts! We hope you have a safe and relaxing time off with friends and family 🐰❤️
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Hope For Hearts! We hope you have a safe and relaxing time off with friends and family 🐰❤️

31/03/2026

Interventional Cardiologist Dr Dale Murdoch discusses the clinical reality when symptoms are ignored and left untreated in severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. 😰

Healthy meals don't have to be complicated! Try this Leg of Lamb with Roast Veggies and a fresh mint sauce for dinner th...
31/03/2026

Healthy meals don't have to be complicated! Try this Leg of Lamb with Roast Veggies and a fresh mint sauce for dinner this week. 🥕🍠🥦 Plus, lamb is enriched with essential Vitamin B12, Iron and Zinc! ✅ Get the recipe in the comments.

31/03/2026

Feeling out of breath or noticing a racing or fluttering heartbeat? These can be key signs to initiate a heart check with a GP. 🫀

A simple pulse check or ECG can help diagnose potential arrhythmias and determine if further investigation is required. 📉

Modern tools, such as wearable monitors and smartwatches, also make it easier to detect irregular rhythms early. ⏰

Beta-blockers modulate the heart’s response to adrenaline. By slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contracti...
31/03/2026

Beta-blockers modulate the heart’s response to adrenaline. By slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contraction, these medications lower blood pressure and decrease the heart's overall oxygen demand. 📉

Commonly prescribed for conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation, they mitigate sympathetic nervous system overstimulation, allowing the cardiovascular system to function more efficiently under stress. 💊

30/03/2026

Auscultation during a routine heart health check is an essential diagnostic tool for detecting aortic stenosis in general practice. Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kevin Chung provides his tips for auscultating the heart and pointers for where to listen for specific heart sounds. 🩺

A Holter Monitor is a portable device used to continuously record the heart's electrical activity, typically for 24 to 4...
30/03/2026

A Holter Monitor is a portable device used to continuously record the heart's electrical activity, typically for 24 to 48 hours. Unlike a standard EKG, which provides a brief snapshot, this extended monitoring captures arrhythmias or irregularities that occur during daily activities or sleep. ⏱️

Tracking every heartbeat over an extended period allows Doctors to correlate symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, or syncope with specific cardiac events. It's an essential diagnostic tool for identifying heart rhythm disorders that "hide" during routine clinical exams. 🩺

30/03/2026

What does recovery and life look like after a TAVI procedure? Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Kawa Haji discusses the typical recovery timeline and potential improvements to quality of life. ❤️‍🩹😃

30/03/2026

Feeling breathless going up the stairs or walking to the letterbox, isn't "just a sign of aging"... It could be a red flag that the heart is struggling. 🚨

Dr Elizabeth Shaw explains why to do if experiencing symptoms of breathlessness and why it's important to flag these with a General Practitioner. 🩺

A Paediatric Cardiac Specialist is a cardiologist with advanced training in the diagnosis and management of heart condit...
13/03/2026

A Paediatric Cardiac Specialist is a cardiologist with advanced training in the diagnosis and management of heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. 👶🧒 They primarily focus on CHD, structural issues present from birth, as well as acquired heart conditions and arrhythmias in growing patients.

These specialists oversee comprehensive care plans involving pharmacological management, interventional procedures, and coordination with paediatric surgical teams to ensure long-term cardiac health. ❤️‍🩹

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