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Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

How are heart attacks treated?

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer explains the various treatments available for heart attacks.

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Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

How can symptoms of cardiac causes of chest pain be distinguished from other such as gastrointestinal causes or panic attacks?

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer describes the key features which differentiate cardiac causes of chest pain from other causes such as gastrointestinal symptoms or panic attacks.

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What are symptoms of angina?

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer describes symptoms patient may experience associated with angina.

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

What is the difference between heart disease, heart attack and heart failure?

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer explains the difference between three often confused terms: heart disease, heart attack and heart failure.

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

What is a heart attack?

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer explains what a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is.

Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer

Is it better to have a PCI or a bypass operation for coronary artery disease?

Dr. Nijjer discusses in general terms the reason why a patient may decide to have a percutaneous intervention (PCI) or open coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The decision for either treatment option is complex and can involve many factors. Patient factors such as the presence of diabetes or prior stroke or heart damage can be important. Technical factors involving the number of stents needed or the complexity of the procedure are also important. Finally, the decision can be shared between the patient, the Cardiologist and the Cardiothoracic Surgeons.