When patients hear the phrase cardiac stress test , they often imagine something demanding or uncomfortable. In reality, the test is carefully controlled and designed to help us understand how your heart performs during physical activity. Your heart works harder whenever you exercise. A cardiac stress test allows doctors to observe how the heart responds when it needs to pump faster and deliver more oxygen to the body. This information can reveal issues that may not appear wh

When patients are referred for an ECG test , one of the first things they ask me is whether it will be uncomfortable or complicated. The answer is reassuringly simple. An ECG is one of the quickest and most straightforward heart tests we perform in cardiology. In fact, the entire process usually takes only a few minutes. It is painless, non-invasive, and provides valuable information about how your heart is functioning. Understanding what happens during an ECG test can help r

When I meet patients for the first time, one of the questions I always ask is about their family history. Many people are surprised by how important that conversation is. Your genetics can offer valuable clues about your long-term cardiovascular health. A family history influence heart health in ways that are both powerful and complex. If close relatives have experienced heart disease , particularly at a younger age, your own risk may be higher. However, this does not mean he

When patients ask me what really causes heart disease, they often expect a complicated answer. In reality, the biggest risk factors for heart disease are often the everyday habits and health conditions that quietly influence your heart over many years. The encouraging news is that most of these risk factors are modifiable. In other words, there are practical steps you can take to lower your risk. As a cardiologist, I always emphasise that prevention is far more powerful than

Most people who experience heart attacks will usually have associated risk factors which puts them at a higher risk of developing...

In his role as Chief Medical Advisor for Heart Research UK, Dr Jogiya spoke to the Mirror Newspaper about maintaining a good and balanced...