Heart Matters

Link between diabetes and heart disease

The fourth and final episode of Gulf News’ vodcast series Heart Matters, in association with King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, explores how diabetes increases the likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications. Dr Layla Al Marzooqi, Specialist Cardiologist & Aeromedical Examiner at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, explains that people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without the condition. This is because prolonged high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Heart Procedures Have Evolved

The third episode spotlights how modern technology is transforming cardiac care. Dr Mehmood Butt, Head of the Cardiovascular Department at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, shares how modern technology has improved outcomes for heart patients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Difference between a heart attack and a heart failure

In this second episode, Heart Matters delves into the main differences between a heart attack and a heart failure and explore the role of a cardiac surgeon. Guest: Dr Babar Bashir Chaudhri, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, spotlights the latest advances in treating heart attack and heart failure and how cardiac surgery has evolved over time.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heart of the Matter featuring Dr Masood Khan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai

The first episode of Heart Matters looks at what truly lies at the heart of your health, exploring the range of conditions that fall under heart disease and how they impact your life. Learn how small, consistent lifestyle changes and proactive medical care can help prevent and manage heart disease. Guest: Dr Masood Khan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at King’s College, spotlights risk factors for heart disease, ethnicities that are predisposed to heart problems, and steps to prevent them Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.