Dr Somani’s Heart Blog
Here Dr Somani provides a range of articles on various topics in the field of cardiology, as well as advice on keeping a healthy heart.
New Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Cuts Recovery Time to Hours
BBC News reports on a new day-case procedure for atrial fibrillation being trialled at hospitals including Belfast Royal Victoria and Leicester's Glenfield Hospital. Using...
New device offers faster, safer treatment for atrial fibrillation
NHS hospitals are piloting Abbott's VOLT device, a catheter-based treatment for atrial fibrillation — the UK's most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting an estimated 1.5...
What is Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
Supraventricular Tachycardia Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), occurs when electrical impulses above the heart’s ventricles (supraventricular) start to produce an...
Dr Riyaz Somani Discusses Atrial Fibrillation: What is atrial fibrillation? How can it be treated?
Atrial Fibrillation What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a form of arrhythmia or heart rhythm disorder characterised by an irregular heartbeat. It occurs...
10 tips for a healthy heart
My top 10 tips to help keep your heart in great shape: 1. Exercise The key to a healthy heart is to keep moving and being active. Aim to get your heart rate up with at...