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Feeling your heart pounding, fluttering, or skipping a beat when lying down at night? Though it can be distressing, especially when episodes become frequent or severe, they usually aren’t harmful. Finding your triggers and managing the condition can help prevent heart palpitations at night. Below, we explain the causes of nighttime palpitations, ways to manage…

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a widespread condition where the blood pressure in your arteries becomes consistently elevated. Around 1 in 3 adults in the UK (around 16 million) is affected, with many remaining undiagnosed for years until serious cardiovascular complications arise, such as a heart attack or stroke.  According to the…

Many people assume that e-cigarettes (vapes) are a safer alternative to traditional smoking. However, that is not entirely true. The reality? It’s quietly damaging blood vessels, heart rhythm, and long-term resilience, often in ways worse than people realise.  Nicotine and other harmful chemicals found in vapes can negatively affect the heart and blood vessels. If…

Are you experiencing heart rhythm irregularities, chest pain, breathlessness, or dizziness, but a standard Electrocardiogram (ECG) is not detecting any issue? Your doctor might recommend an extended heart monitoring with a Holter Monitor. This small, portable device is typically worn for 24 to 48 hours, or even up to 14 days for extended monitoring, depending…

Do you feel your heart flutter, race, or pound after a meal? These sensations, often described as heart palpitations after eating, can be unsettling and may be triggered by certain foods. Though usually harmless, repeated and severe episodes require a proper checkup from a cardiologist to rule out the underlying cause.  In this guide, we’ll…

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps doctors assess heart rhythm, detect abnormalities, and identify potential cardiac conditions. While it may look complex at first, understanding an ECG is easier than it seems.  In this guide, you’ll learn how to read an…

If your doctor has recommended Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring to track your blood pressure over a full day, you may be wondering how to sleep peacefully, how to keep the device safe, or what sleeping position is best while wearing an ABPM.  Don’t worry. In this UK patient guide, we have shared practical, medical-backed tips…

Your doctor may recommend Holter monitoring if you have symptoms like heart palpitations, chest discomfort, dizziness, or unexplained fatigue. These symptoms do not always occur during a clinic visit and may not be detected on a standard ECG. A Holter monitor is a small wearable ECG device that continuously records your heart’s electrical activity over…

Do you experience a sudden spike in your heart rate or noticeable palpitations when moving from sitting to standing? This could be a sign of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system in which the body responds abnormally to an upright posture. When changing position, patients may experience…

Has your cardiologist suggested an ECG or an Echocardiogram, but you’re unsure whether they are the same or different, or whether you need both tests to understand your heart health? Some people confuse an electrocardiogram with a heart echo and assume they are the same. However, they serve different purposes in evaluating your heart health. …