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By Juliette Martin, Nutritional Therapist: Over the past year, a family of medications called GLP-1 agonists, often referred to as the ‘skinny jab’ has captured widespread media attention.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: Our metabolic health screen incorporates data processing to provide feedback to the patient on their GV status, using both graphical and numerical stats.
When blood sugar levels are consistently high, causing prediabetes and diabetes, the risk of conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes increase in the long-term. It is easy to understand why the phenomenon of glucose spiking, where blood sugar levels surge and then fall back into the normal range after a meal, is also widely considered to be harmful.
This article looks into the role of PCSK9, the development of PCSK9 inhibitors, their efficiency, and their potential as a game-changer in the management of cardiovascular diseases. It provides a short exploration of the subject, drawing upon the most recent and relevant research and guidelines.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: Groundbreaking research from Oxford University reveals it is possible to detect and quantify ‘coronary inflammation’ – invisible to the human eye on conventional CT images, but detectable using artificial intelligence techniques.
As we begin 2024, I want to highlight three groundbreaking developments from 2023 that promise a brighter future for healthcare, two of which leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI).
This article will outline our individualised approach that includes early identification of those at risk, coupled with tailored preventive strategies, based on four principles:
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: Our patients benefit from team-based care. If they have an enquiry that cannot be immediately answered by the consultant or their PA (out of hours or due to annual leave), then other members of the team, including our specialist nurse practitioners, senior nurses, and technicians, may be able to help.
We explore how knowledge and health screening can play a crucial role in keeping our hearts healthy.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: with the right approach and self-monitoring, you can take charge of your heart health and effectively manage your AF.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist. Here we discuss non-invasive and invasive investigation techniques for investigation and diagnosis.
Written by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist: In this article, we shed light on various underlying factors that can lead to this cardiovascular emergency.