Angina is not a sudden onset condition. It's a more chronic condition where someone gets chest pain when they're...
Heart Attacks and Strokes
What kind of cardiac patients do you see regularly in the Emergency Department?
What kind of patients does a cardiologist see coming into emergency departments on Friday and Saturday nights?
What problems does angina cause?
So angina causes two kinds of problem. One is symptoms that stop people exercising, which can be...
Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg. Find out about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention.
Illicit drugs and the heart
So there are some drugs that you don't buy from the pharmacy that can be very bad for the heart....
How is atrial fibrillation treated? Dr David Celermajer
The treatment for atrial fibrillation is a little bit complicated. Sometimes we try and get people...
How important is salt in the diet?
So salt is extremely important in people with high blood pressure. So if you have high blood...
How do you reduce a blockage in an artery?
So once an artery is clogged with cholesterol, it's like a pipe in your plumbing system, that's...
What is atrial fibrillation?
In this brief video, Dr Celermajer explain what Atrial Fibrillation is. Watch now for this short description.
What kind of patients do you see?
So we will often, especially on a Friday or a Saturday night, have someone come into the emergency...