Coastal Cardiology, Nuffield Hospital Bournemouth 67 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth, Bournemouth (2025)

19/11/2025

We often think of heart disease as something that happens later in life, but the reality is shifting.

New data shows that cardiovascular deaths among working-age adults have risen by 18% since 2019 - a worrying trend that highlights how our lifestyles, stress levels, and health habits are impacting heart health much earlier than we might expect.

So, what’s behind this rise?
🩺 Sedentary lifestyles and long hours at desks.
🍔 Diets high in processed food.
😮‍💨 Chronic stress and poor sleep.
🚭 Smoking and rising obesity rates.

The good news? Most heart disease is preventable. And the earlier we act, the more powerful those choices become.

Start by:
- Moving your body every day (even a brisk 20-minute walk counts!)
- Prioritising sleep and stress management.
- Getting regular blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart checks — especially if you’re over 40.

Heart health isn’t just something to think about “later.” The choices you make today can protect your future.

11/11/2025

Today, we remember and honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms.

05/11/2025

It’s National Stress Awareness Day.

Let’s talk about stress and your heart.

Stress isn’t “just in your head.” Ongoing (chronic) stress can raise your blood pressure, increase inflammation in the body, and keep your heart in “fight or flight” mode for far too long. Over time, that stress load is linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and even heart attack.

When we’re stressed, we also tend to sleep badly, move less, snack more, drink more, or smoke to cope - all of which add extra strain to the cardiovascular system. The important bit: stress is common, but it’s also something you can take seriously and get support with.

Here are two gentle things you can start today:

• Take a proper break from screens and messages, even for 10 minutes. Give your heart rate and breathing time to settle.
• Move. A short walk can help lower stress hormones and blood pressure.

If you’re noticing chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a feeling of pressure when you’re stressed, please don’t ignore it. Get medical advice.

At Coastal Cardiology we’re here to support long-term heart health. Your heart listens to how you live. Be kind to it.

29/10/2025

Did you know we offer a private members area of our website?

This exclusive space is offered on an annual subscription basis and gives members access to a backlog of articles and blog posts dating back to 2018, which is added to, and updated, on a weekly basis.

If you are someone with an interest in the medical world, particularly anything heart related, or perhaps you want to optimise your life to live with good health for as long as you are able, this could be for you.

To see an example of the content included, visit https://www.coastalcardiology.co.uk/join-the-coastal-cardiology-private-members-area/.

‘Knowledge is power’ may sound cliché, but by reading my weekly articles and watching my videos, so many members have been successful in making positive changes - it is inspirational to hear their stories and feedback.

22/10/2025

Putting our patients at ease is paramount to us. We know that going through a surgery, or even seeing a doctor in clinic can be a daunting experience for many people.

If you need a procedure, ensuring that you know exactly what your procedure is, how we will carry it out, and your recovery, is explained to you in full beforehand. If you would like to book a consultation with me personally to be seen directly – simply click the link below.

I hold regular clinics at the Nuffield Hospital and the Dorset Heart Clinic based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. You don’t need a GP referral to book yourself an appointment.

Book here - https://www.coastalcardiology.co.uk/consultation/

14/10/2025

Last week marked a big milestone - 10 years since I started my consultant cardiologist role in Bournemouth.

It’s flown by, but looking back, so much has changed. When I first began, there was no heart failure service. Now, thanks to my incredible team, we’re the seventh largest service in the UK in terms of patients, with great clinical results.

The past decade has also seen huge advances in cardiology: Imaging is now more detailed, accurate, and safer — we can see inside stents, detect early disease, and personalise treatment using state of the art CT scanners.

Tests like echocardiography and cardiac MRI have evolved giving us even clearer insights into how the heart works and help us diagnose conditions earlier. Beyond imaging there’s so much more happening, from life-changing new medicines to AI technology and personalised heart health.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a short blog series exploring these breakthroughs and what they mean for the future of heart care.

Become a member to get access - https://www.coastalcardiology.co.uk/members/ Here’s to a decade of learning, progress and saving hearts, and to the exciting years ahead.

08/10/2025

Go Sober for October

This month is the perfect time to hit pause on alcohol and give your heart a little extra love. As a cardiologist, I know how lifestyle choices affect cardiovascular health, and even small changes can make a big difference.

Cutting out alcohol for just 31 days can:
❤️ Lower your blood pressure
💪 Improve heart function and circulation
🌙 Boost sleep and energy
⚖️ Help maintain a healthy weight
🧠 Support mental well-being

Whether you’re doing it to raise money for a good cause, to reset your habits, or to simply feel better, your heart will feel the benefits. So why not take the challenge?

Go sober this October, and give your heart the care it deserves.

29/09/2025

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the world's number one killer, killing more than 20.5 million people a year.

This figure isn't designed to scare you, but to remind you how important it is to look after your heart! Which is why, today, on World Heart Day, I want you to think about the ways you can make small changes to your lifestyle – what you eat and drink, how much you exercise, and how you manage stress – to help better manage your heart health.

Understandably, this cause means a lot to me, so I would love for you to take just 5 minutes out of your day to click on the link below, read a little more about what World Heart Day is all about, get involved, and discover the small changes you can take that will make a BIG difference!

https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/get-involved/

24/09/2025

There are many different sorts of inherited heart problems, for example high cholesterol, angina, high blood pressure, heart attacks.

These sorts of problems are often influenced by many factors in addition to your genes, for example smoking, diabetes, obesity, diet and so on. As a result, although there are genetic components, it is often not practical to pin the problem down to a particular gene. Other inherited problems, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, are much more strongly linked with genes. This is the condition that is often to blame when young people tragically die on football pitches.

There are many more, and they are often grouped together and called ‘cardiomyopathies’. If you have a family history of heart trouble, especially if you have any symptoms, it is important to get it assessed by a specialist. This is because often the earlier a problem is found, even if you feel well, a specialist can make recommendations to prevent it getting worse in the future.

I run the largest dedicated clinic for inherited heart disease in the south of England, with my team including a genetic nurse counsellor. This means we can check your genes for certain conditions, which can help for example in knowing if your own siblings or children need to get screened too. Remember prevention is better than cure!

03/09/2025

Have you ever heard of Postprandial Movement?

What it is: Walking for just 10 - 15 minutes after a meal, especially lunch or dinner, to help regulate blood sugar and lighten the load on your cardiovascular system.

Why it works: After eating, blood sugar and triglycerides spike. A light walk:
• Reduces post-meal glucose surges
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Lowers inflammation
• Supports healthy cholesterol metabolism
• May reduce arterial stiffness, especially after high-fat meals It's also great for digestion and stress relief - two silent players in long-term heart health.

27/08/2025

The proverb "prevention is better than cure", is often very true when it comes to dealing with cardiology issues. Tests can often uncover very minor issues, that if managed then and there, can prevent any further damage being caused.

That's not to say that I advise having tests unnecessarily, but if you have a history of heart disease in your family or have any niggling symptoms, it is better to get them checked sooner rather than later.

20/08/2025

Hormones aren't just about moods or metabolism, they play a direct role in how your heart functions.

Here's how:

1. Cortisol (Stress Hormone)
• Chronic stress = chronically elevated cortisol
• Leads to high blood pressure, inflammation, and increased risk of heart attacks

2. Oestrogen
• Before menopause, oestrogen offers a protective effect on the heart
• Post-menopause? That protection drops, and risk of heart disease rises sharply
• Oestrogen affects cholesterol levels, artery flexibility, and blood vessel health

3. Testosterone
• Low testosterone in men may be linked to increased cardiovascular risk, but high levels can also raise blood clot risks
• Balance is key

4. Thyroid Hormones
• Both hyperthyroidism (too much) and hypothyroidism (too little) can cause arrhythmias, heart palpitations, or heart failure over time

5. Insulin
• Insulin resistance (linked to diabetes) increases inflammation and arterial damage
• It’s a major driver of atherosclerosis and heart disease If you’re experiencing hormonal changes - menopause, thyroid issues, Polycystic ovaries, or high stress - your heart may be feeling it too.

Regular check-ups, blood work, and lifestyle adjustments can be lifesaving.

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