by Sarah Hardy | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, David Begley, Pacemakers, Pacemakers - What you need to know
Pacemakers are life-saving devices that have revolutionised the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Here we’re exploring pacemaker surgery and how Dr David Begley can provide the pacemaker surgery Cambridge patients need. What is a Pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small...
by Sarah Hardy | Sep 30, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Pacemakers, Pacemakers - What you need to know
The right treatment for a cardiac problem will differ from patient to patient. Dr David Begley helps patients manage heart rhythm disorders with a number of different treatment options. We have discussed ablation treatment in depth, and here we’re going to look more...
by Anna | Aug 6, 2021 | Cardiac Rhythm Management, Pacemakers, Pacemakers - What you need to know
Dr Begley provides treatment for heart rhythm abnormalities. Options will range from management with medicines, catheter ablation or insertion of a cardiovascular implantable electronic device. These include pacemakers or cardioverter-defibrillators. As a Consultant...
by Anna | Aug 25, 2020 | Arrhythmia, Consultant Cardiologist, Pacemakers
For every million people in the UK, around 560 have a pacemaker implanted for the first time each year. If you or someone you love needs a pacemaker, then it can be scary and overwhelming news. Learning more about the pacemaker implantation procedure can take away...
by Anna | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Consultant Cardiologist, General, Pacemakers
Heart rhythm abnormalities, or arrhythmias, can be challenging to live with. Not only do they cause an awareness of the heart beating, but they can also cause breathlessness, fatigue, blackouts and light-headedness. Heart rhythm abnormalities can be life-threatening,...
by Anna | May 26, 2020 | Pacemakers, Royal Papworth Hospital Dr David Begley, What is a Cardiologist?
For some heart rhythm conditions, a pacemaker is an excellent solution. In fact, pacemaker implantations are among the most common types of surgery carried out in the UK for heart issues. If you have cardiac rhythm issues, then your doctor may have mentioned a...
by Anna | Dec 4, 2019 | Bradycardia Treatments, Pacemakers
Bradycardia Treatments Bradycardia is the term used to describe the condition that is a slower than normal heart rate. An adult’s heart rate is usually between 60-100 beats per minute.Bradycardia can be a serious problem for some people if the heart doesn’t pump...
by Sarah Hardy | Apr 26, 2018 | Pacemakers
A pacemaker operation is a common procedure for a cardiologist to carry out, but it is still understandably daunting as a patient. All patients will have a preoperative assessment and be checked for surgery. Any questions and concerns can be discussed during this...
by Sarah Hardy | Mar 15, 2018 | Dr David Begley, Pacemakers
Implantable electronic devices are a common form of treatment for heart rate and rhythm problems. These problems, known as arrhythmia, are usually the result of issues with the heart’s electrical system. Dependent on the type of arrhythmia implantable electronic...
by Sarah Hardy | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Dr David Begley, General, Pacemakers, Palpitations consultant Cambridge
CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT IN CAMBRIDGE If you are looking for specialist treatment of conditions requiring cardiac rhythm management, Cambridge based consultant, Dr David Begley is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist who could find the right solutions for you. WHAT IS...