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An article by Dr Edward Leatham, Consultant Cardiologist © 2025 E. Leatham This article explores carbohydrates, visceral fat (VAT), and why adding fats to food may lower your cardiometabolic risk. Short on time? Listen to the 15-minute VAT-Trap podcast summary […]
For patients with CKD 3b, a high-protein diet may accelerate renal decline and should be avoided. However, metabolic improvement via a moderate low-carbohydrate diet with controlled protein intake (~0.8 g/kg/day) and unsaturated fats is both feasible and safe when guided appropriately. Creatinine changes should be interpreted carefully in the context of diet, and dietary interventions should be closely monitored.
Cardiology groups, including ours, are increasingly partnering with diabetes and weight management specialists to set up GLP-1 mimetic clinics. These clinics oversee VAT loss and improve glycaemic control for patients with diverse cardiac conditions. The goal is not only to help these patients manage their symptoms but also to provide a holistic approach to cardiovascular and metabolic health, with an emphasis on reducing the burden of visceral fat. Specialist clinics offer patients the chance to access personalised care that targets both fat loss and better glucose regulation, reducing the need for medications and potentially improving overall quality of life. In this blog and associated podcast and YouTube explainer, we set out some of the fundamental principles we care about.
Most men over 30 will recognise the slow but steady expansion of the waistline. Whether you call it a spare tyre, a dad bod, or just a bit of extra padding, not all belly fat is created equal — and not all of it is harmless.Some types of abdominal fat are mostly cosmetic. Others are dangerous, inflammatory, and metabolically active — the kind of fat that silently drives heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and even advanced cancers.Let’s break down the three main culprits behind the male belly — and what you can do about them.
In the evolving world of preventative healthcare, one size no longer fits all. We are learning that each person has a unique biological blueprint – shaped by their DNA, lifestyle, and environment – which determines how they respond to food, exercise, and medications. Today, sophisticated tools allow us to uncover this blueprint and personalise health advice in a way never before possible. The goal? Not just to avoid disease, but to extend your healthspan – the number of years you live in good health.
To expedite diagnosis, SCVC arranges for cardiac imaging, such as Cardiac CT, during the initial assessment. By consolidating diagnostic tests into a single visit, patients benefit from streamlined care and reduced wait times.
We have designed a package of core tests, largely funded by the employer, where the employee attends our one stop clinical diagnostic centre (CDC) to have advanced health screening. These packages go way above and beyond what is offered in any of the standard available health screening packages available at general screening services elsewhere, with the possible exception of some very exclusive executive programs, affordable by few.
The start of a series of simple video explanations covering all of the main common medical conditions that can affect us, as we age.
A new high quality MRI scanning service launched today by VCL and available at SCVC.