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Plain-language guides and answers curated by Dr Wamil to help you understand your heart and navigate your care with confidence. Tap any guide to read the full article.
Patient GuideYour First Cardiac Consultation
A clear guide to what happens before, during and after your first cardiology appointment — so you arrive prepared and leave with a plan.
MedicationsStatins: a short, friendly guide
Statins are among the most studied medicines in the world. Here's what they do, who benefits, and the truth about side effects.
MedicationsDo I Need an ACE Inhibitor?
ACE inhibitors are among the most widely prescribed heart medicines — but they're not for everyone. Here's what they do, who genuinely benefits, and the side effect that catches people out.
MedicationsChoosing the Right Blood Pressure Medication
There's no single 'best' blood pressure tablet. Here's how the main classes work, how your cardiologist chooses between them, and what that means for you.
MedicationsDo I Need Aspirin?
A daily aspirin used to be routine for heart disease prevention. The guidance has changed — here's who genuinely benefits and who shouldn't take it.
ProceduresUnderstanding TOE (Transoesophageal Echocardiogram)
Why this detailed heart ultrasound is done, what it feels like, and how it gives your cardiologist a clearer picture than a standard scan.
ProceduresUnderstanding Your Echocardiogram
What a heart ultrasound shows, what to expect on the day, and why it's the workhorse of cardiac diagnosis.
ProceduresCT Coronary Angiography: Your Guide
A quick, non-invasive scan that takes 3D pictures of your heart's arteries — how to prepare and exactly what to expect on the day.
ProceduresCMR Stress Perfusion: Your Guide
A cardiac MRI stress perfusion scan — the gold-standard test for blood flow to your heart muscle, with a full preparation and what-to-expect walkthrough.
Prevention is at the heart of what we do
Many people develop heart disease as a result of lifestyle factors, genetics or existing conditions like diabetes. Our preventive cardiology clinic focuses on reducing your risk before disease progresses and empowering you with tools for long-term heart health.
Working with you one-to-one, we assess your risk profile using detailed testing and develop personalised strategies to manage it. Lifestyle changes supported by medical guidance can significantly lower the chance of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular complications.
Nutrition & diet counselling
Exercise & physical activity programmes
Weight-loss goals & plans
Smoking cessation strategies
Stress management training
Targeted medication when needed
The Mediterranean Heart Diet
The most evidence-backed eating pattern for heart health. Major trials show it reduces heart attacks, strokes and death by around 30% — and it's flexible, sustainable and genuinely enjoyable. Here's what to build your meals around:
- Vegetables and fruit — aim for variety and colour at every meal
- Whole grains — brown rice, oats, wholewheat bread and pasta
- Olive oil as your main fat — extra virgin where possible
- Oily fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) 2–3 times a week
- A small handful of nuts and seeds daily
- Less red meat, fewer ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks
Move more, live longer
Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for preventing heart disease. These trusted videos explain the science and show safe, practical ways to get moving — whatever your starting point.
Summer of Sports
The Athletic Heart
Sport and Heart Health
Exercise and a Healthy Heart
Lifestyle changes supported by medical guidance can significantly lower the chance of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular complications. If you'd like a personalised preventive assessment, get in touch to book a consultation.
A whole range of heart conditions
We provide diagnosis and treatment for a whole range of heart conditions. Our team sees patients with both common and complex cardiovascular concerns, which include:
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary artery disease
Heart rhythm disturbances (e.g. atrial fibrillation)
Heart failure
Inherited cardiac conditions
Valvular heart disease
Hypertension & resistant high blood pressure
Lipid disorders (including high cholesterol)
