Dr Hatipoglu authors a highly-cited research paper on stress imaging in paediatric cardiology
In this paper, Dr Hatipolgu and colleagues focus on a core principle that matters more than ever in paediatric cardiology: personalised care.
Can Anxiety Affect Your Heart Rate? Understanding the Link Between Stress & Cardiac Symptoms
Many people notice changes in their heart rate during periods of stress or anxiety. This leads to a common question: can anxiety affect your heart rate? The short answer is yes.
When Should I See a Cardiologist? Signs You May Need Specialist Advice
Knowing when to see a cardiologist can be difficult, especially when symptoms are vague or intermittent. While many heart-related symptoms are harmless, some should not be ignored.
What Does a Cardiologist Do? From Diagnosis to Treatment
A cardiologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system. People often wonder what a cardiologist actually does and when they might need to see one.
What to Expect During a Heart Stress Test: Preparation, Procedure & Recovery
A heart stress test assesses how well your heart performs during physical exertion. It is commonly used to investigate chest pain, shortness of breath, or possible coronary artery disease. Understanding what to expect during a stress test can help you feel more confident and prepared.
How Long Does an Echocardiogram Take? A Complete Patient Guide
An echocardiogram, often called an “echo,” is a common heart test that uses ultrasound to create detailed images of the heart. Many patients referred for this investigation ask the same question: how long does an echocardiogram take?
Sjouke Ashton-Clarkson joins Kent and London Cardiology
Sjouke Ashton-Clarkson will run East Kent’s first independent heart failure nurse service, seeing patients at ONE Ashford Hospital.
Dr Suzan Hatipoglu joins Kent and London Cardiology
Renowned heart failure specialist, Dr Suzan Hatipoglu has joined Kent and London Cardiology offering private cardiology clinics at ONE Ashford Hospital, KIMS Sevenoaks Hospital and The Syon Clinic in Brentford, West London.
Dr Idris Harding performs London Bridge Hospital’s first Pulsed Field Ablation procedure
In a major development for our patients, Dr Idris Harding has recently performed HCA London Bridge Hospital’s first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation.
Dr Idris Harding wins Outstanding Patient Experience award
Kent and London Cardiology are pleased to announce that consultant cardiologist Dr Idris Harding has won a covetted award for outstanding patient experience from Doctify.com, the medical review site.
Does AF ablation improve dementia?
Patients with atrial fibrillation suffer faster cognitive decline than healthy people, in some cases even dementia. However, until recently the reasons have not been understood. New research has changed this and even suggested that AF ablation may improve cognitive problems associated with AF.
New pacemaker surgery available in East Kent
Dr Idris Harding now offers left bundle branch pacing (a new sort of pacemaker surgery) to treat patients with certain types of slow heartbeat. Patients in East Kent will be among the first to benefit from this pioneering new treatment.
2024 ESC guideline on atrial fibrillation: focus on lifestyle factors
The new European Society of Cardiology guideline on atrial fibrillation prioritises treatment of the underlying causes of atrial fibrillation. This is the first time an international body has prioritised treatment of non-cardiac problems as a way of managing AFib.