Conditions

Patient-friendly information on common cardiac conditions and how they are assessed and treated in Dr Dawkins's practice.

Common causes of chest pain, when it might be cardiac, and how it is investigated.

Cardiac and non-cardiac causes of breathlessness and how they are assessed.

What palpitations mean, when to be concerned, and the investigations available.

Narrowing of the aortic valve — diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment options including TAVI.

Leakage of the mitral valve — symptoms, investigations, and treatment options.

A common hole between the upper chambers of the heart — when it matters and when closure is recommended.

Leakage of the tricuspid valve — causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the full range of treatment options including TEER and TTVR.