by Sarah Hardy | Oct 11, 2025 | Arrhythmia, Dr David Begley, Heart Health
You feel your heart skip, flutter, or suddenly pound out of your chest. Palpitations are alarming. Even more frightening is a sudden blackout or syncope (fainting) that seems to come out of nowhere. These symptoms are not just nuisances, and they can be your heart...
by Sarah Hardy | Sep 25, 2025 | Consultant Cardiologist, Heart Health, Heart palpitations, Palpitations, Palpitations consultant Cambridge
Many people have experienced the uncomfortable sensation of a racing or fluttering heart. These feelings, known as heart palpitations, are often brief and harmless, but they can sometimes signal an underlying issue with the heart’s rhythm. While a heart flutter...
by Sarah Hardy | Jun 10, 2025 | Heart Disease, Heart Health
When you consider your heart health, your blood pressure reading often comes to mind first. While vital, this provides only one piece of a much larger puzzle. Truly understanding your risk for heart disease means looking much deeper at a range of factors that...
by Sarah Hardy | May 11, 2025 | Heart Disease, Heart Health
Many people hear about cholesterol in relation to their health, but understanding your specific Cholesterol counts can often seem complex. These figures, obtained from a lipid profile blood test, offer vital insights into your cardiovascular well-being. Dr Begley, a...