Introducting
“I’m very worried doctor, I’ve got these terrible palpitations.” Doctors often see patients who express this anxiety. What are palpitations?…
Some useful books:
Coronary Heart Disease -the facts by D G Julian and C Marley pwed by Oxford University Press. Heart Disease -what…
What is Blood pressure
Raised blood pressure also increases the risk of stroke. It is now routine for adults to have their blood pressure…
What if I am at increased risk?
First, remember that your risk depends on the combination of all the risk factors mentioned above. Even if your blood…
What is your risk of a heart attack?
How far you need to take up the suggestions in this chapter obviously depends partly on your risk of a…
REDUCING THE RISK OF A HEART ATTACK A Guide for the General Public
Heart attacks are the commonest serious illnesses suffered by men and women to-day. Heart attacks are the result of two…
Valve disease in pregnancy
Most patients who have less severe forms of heart valve disease will undergo pregnancy without complication though very careful medical…
Mitral valve prolapse
In about 5% of the population the mitral valve may be slightly deformed causing it to leak a little. This…
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Infection and your valve
Any heart valve that is abnormal is susceptible to infection. This may occur even when the abnormality is mild and…
What is After surgery
The usual length of stay in hospital is about 8-10 days if there are complications. The stay may be longer,…