Preparing for your first cardiology visit
What to bring, what happens in your first 45-minute appointment, and how to prepare — a consultant cardiologist's guide to your first cardiology visit.
Category: Guide
Understanding your cholesterol numbers
Total, LDL, HDL and ApoB explained in plain English — what your cholesterol numbers actually mean and which one matters most for your heart.
What to expect from an echocardiogram
Gel, probe and a 20-40 minute scan — a step-by-step guide to what happens during an echocardiogram, so nothing about your heart scan feels surprising.
When to call 999, when to call your GP
A simple guide to which heart symptoms need a 999 call and which can wait for your GP — practical advice for you and your family from Dr Das.