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by Anna | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog, David Begley, Heart palpitations
Patients with symptoms of heart rhythm abnormalities can present with a wide variety of indicators when the heart is beating too fast or too slow. Tachycardia is when the heart is beating too fast. If it is too slow, the medical term is bradycardia. Occasionally an...
by Anna | Sep 15, 2020 | Atrial fibrillation treatment Cambridge, Blog, Dr David Begley
Getting any diagnosis that involves your heart can be worrying. So can dealing with the symptoms of your condition. As a result, you may well be asking ‘can I get atrial flutter treatment in Cambridge?’ The answer is yes. Here’s what you need to...
by Anna | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog, Dr David Begley, Royal Papworth Hospital, What is a Cardiologist?
If your doctor is concerned that there might be an issue with your heart, they might suggest that you should get an echocardiogram. If you need an echocardiogram in Cambridge or King’s Lynn, you will most likely have it done at Royal Papworth Hospital. It is a simple...
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 | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr David Begley
Living with heart problems is a struggle every day, but there are devices that can help. Most people have heard of pacemakers because they are relatively commonplace. However, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) are sometimes less understood. If you suffer...
by Anna | May 12, 2020 | Blog, Cardiovascular Syncope, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr David Begley, Royal Papworth Hospital, Royal Papworth Hospital Dr David Begley
Shortness of breath symptoms can have a lot of causes. Sometimes the reason is a mild infection like a cold. Other times shortness of breath can be a sign of a much more severe condition. What Do Shortness of Breath Symptoms Mean? Shortness of breath describes the...
by Sarah Hardy | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Dr David Begley
An ECG or electrocardiogram records the electrical activity in the heart while it is at rest. It provides detailed information about the heart’s rhythm. It will find certain abnormalities and will record whether there is an enlargement of the heart due to a number of...
by Sarah Hardy | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Cardiovascular Syncope
Fainting can be a very scary experience. This is especially the case if you do not know what has caused the faint. If you have passed out a number of occasions without knowing why, you may need help with your fainting episodes. To find help with fainting Cambridge...
by Anna | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Consultant Cardiologist, David Begley
BMI Sandringham Hospital: A visiting consultant is always an exciting time for a hospital – a fresh and experienced perspective there to lend a hand. Dr David Begley is a wise, qualified and very compassionate individual who’s got practising privileges at...
by Sarah Hardy | May 24, 2018 | Atrial fibrillation treatment Cambridge, Blog, Dr David Begley
The electrical system within the heart is complex and sometimes, it can become chaotic due to the extra or faulty electrical connections, or pathways. Heart rhythm disorders are caused by this and atrial fibrillation ablation, or catheter ablation, is a common and...
by Sarah Hardy | Apr 12, 2018 | Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge, Blog
Catheter ablation is a common procedure which Dr Begley carries out regularly and with a qualified and experienced team. Preparing for the procedure needn’t be a worry and here we’re looking at the process, how to prepare and what will happen during the ablation....
by Sarah Hardy | Jan 30, 2018 | Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge, Blog, General
Arrhythmia is another term for an abnormal heartbeat. Arrhythmia can affect many people, although, for a significant proportion, they can continue to live a healthy life. If you suspect you have an arrhythmia, or you have noticed a problem with the rhythm of your...
