The Keyhole Heart Clinic

07/07/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Director and Surgeon, Inder Birdi has been recognised by Enterprise World Magazine as one of '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱'!

This insightful feature highlights his pioneering work in advanced cardiac surgery, truly showcasing the dedication and expertise driving medical excellence in the UK. A huge congratulations to Mr. Birdi on this well-deserved recognition!

Click here to read the full article >

Mr. Inderpaul Birdi, a well-known consultant cardiothoracic surgeon and the founder of The Keyhole Heart Clinic.

02/07/2025

We recently reconnected with James, a patient Mr. Birdi treated some time ago, and learned he is now raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

What truly stood out was his quiet determination to turn a difficult experience into something positive – not through grand gestures, but a sincere decision to support a cause that means a lot to James.

It was a powerful reminder that the impact of care goes far beyond the hospital walls. We feel incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths again and to support BHF’s vital work.❤️

24/06/2025

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💬 If your parents or siblings have heart disease, this message is for you.

I was recently asked what one piece of heart advice I’d give... and it’s not just “exercise more” or “cut sugar.”

👨‍⚕️ I’m a heart surgeon - and I want to speak to people with a family history of heart disease.

📈 You’re at higher risk.
🧪 You need to know your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, and more).
🫀 And you might want a heart scan before symptoms ever show.

I thought I was fit and healthy. But a simple test revealed early heart disease that even my blood tests didn’t show. That result changed my lifestyle overnight.

🎥 Watch my story - and please share this with someone you love.
It could genuinely save a life.

18/06/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 – 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

From Apple Watches to Fitbits and Garmins, wearable gadgets that track your heart have exploded in popularity. These devices can record your heart rate 24/7, tally your steps, analyze your sleep, and even alert you to irregular heart rhythms. It’s a remarkable technological feat – having a sort of mini heart monitor on your wrist at all times. But as more people rely on their smartwatch for insights into their heart health, a critical question arises: How accurate and meaningful is that data? Are these consumer gadgets truly life-saving early warning systems, or can they sometimes lead you astray with false alarms or a false sense of security?

As a heart specialist, I’ve seen both sides. Some patients have literally had their lives saved because their watch picked up an arrhythmia (like atrial fibrillation) that they didn’t know about, prompting them to seek care. On the other hand, I’ve also encountered people who became extremely anxious over innocuous heart rate fluctuations shown on their watch, or who assumed they were fine despite symptoms because “my watch didn’t show anything abnormal.” The truth lies in a nuanced middle ground: smartwatches are useful tools for fitness and awareness, but they have important limitations. Here’s what you need to know about your wearable heart data – when to trust it, and when to be cautious.

Check out our latest blog for insights on wearables and heart health here > https://www.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/blog/is-your-smartwatch-heart-data-actually-useful-or-misleading/?_gl=1

From Apple Watches to Fitbits and Garmins, wearable gadgets that track your heart have exploded in popularity. […]

12/06/2025

This (June 9-15), let's talk about something crucial: the powerful link between men's 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 and their 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. It's time to break down stigmas and get proactive!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀:

- 40% of men avoid talking about mental health.
- Men are 67% more likely to die from common cancers.
- And stress, anxiety & depression can seriously impact your heart! 💔

💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱!
- Depression & Anxiety: Can increase your risk of coronary heart disease by 1.5 to 2 times! Untreated depression after a heart attack triples the risk of death.
- Stress & Hostility: Chronic stress boosts blood pressure and inflammation, accelerating heart problems.
- Behaviours: When mental health suffers, men are more likely to smoke, eat poorly, drink excessively, and avoid exercise – all major heart risks.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁! Men are often less likely to seek help, and symptoms might show as anger or withdrawal instead of sadness. If you notice any changes in your mood, energy, or experience physical concerns like chest discomfort, don't wait. Consult a healthcare professional and speak openly about how you're feeling.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

11/06/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

Heart palpitations are the sensation of feeling your own heartbeat – often described as a fluttering, racing, or pounding in the chest. They can sometimes even be felt in the throat or neck. For many people, palpitations are brief and harmless.

Palpitations are essentially a heightened awareness of your heartbeat. Your heart might feel like it’s skipping beats or fluttering, or like it suddenly starts racing or thumping harder than usual. You might notice this unusual heartbeat sensation in your chest, or even up into your throat and neck. In most cases, the heart’s actual rhythm can be perfectly normal during a palpitation episode – it’s just that you’re feeling it more. Palpitations can last for just a few seconds or for minutes at a time. They often start and stop suddenly.

Explore the full article here >

Introduction Heart palpitations are the sensation of feeling your own heartbeat – often described as a fluttering, […]

07/06/2025

Eid Mubarak! 🌙

Wishing everyone celebrating a lovely time, filled with love and joy!

06/06/2025

We're thrilled to officially welcome 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 as our new Operations Manager at The Keyhole Heart Clinic! 🎉

Lauren joins us with incredible experience in 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, thanks to our international recruitment partners . She's already proving to be a monumental addition to our family, and her 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to patient care and operational excellence will be key to our continued success.

And here's a fun fact about Lauren: she's a proud "cat mum" to a tortie named Luna, who even has her own bedroom! 🐾

04/06/2025

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Living with mitral valve regurgitation (a “leaky” mitral valve) can raise many questions about treatment. You might be wondering if you need surgery, and if so, what type of surgery is best. In recent years, keyhole heart surgery has emerged as a 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 option for treating a leaky mitral valve. This minimally invasive approach can repair or replace the mitral valve with far 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 trauma to the body than traditional open-heart surgery.

Want to learn more? Check out our blog below https://www.thekeyholeheartclinic.com/blog/understanding-your-options-keyhole-surgery-for-mitral-valve-regurgitation/?_gl=1

Introduction Living with mitral valve regurgitation (a “leaky” mitral valve) can raise many questions about treatment. You […]

30/05/2025

🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

A doctor in Southern California was captured in a heartbreaking photo, kneeling outside the hospital after losing a 19-year-old patient. The image, taken by a paramedic, went viral, moving countless people around the world.

The doctor, exhausted from hours of trying to save the young life, stepped outside to compose himself before continuing with his duties. His emotional reaction serves as a reminder of the immense pressure healthcare professionals face daily.

In that moment, the doctor’s grief echoed the often-unseen emotional toll of working in medicine. For those who dedicate themselves to saving lives, the loss of a patient is a personal devastation, especially when it’s a young person with so much potential.

23/05/2025

⭐ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 - 𝗔𝗺𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶 ⭐

Today, we’re putting the spotlight on a truly brilliant mind at the Keyhole Heart Clinic - 𝗔𝗺𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗶, our incredible 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

Amrit’s the visionary behind the innovative and cutting-edge approaches we take in our digital world. He’s an absolute genius when it comes to our online presence, excelling in visual design, development and marketing. Amrit ensures our clinic’s message is seen and understood by those seeking cardiac surgery, helping us connect with patients and grow our reach.

His dedication to excellence and his unwavering commitment to innovation makes him such an invaluable part of our team. 💙

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Amrit is a Times Bestselling illustrator and Art Director who has produced a wide range of illustrations for the likes of Netflix, Adidas, Disney, ITV, Amazon, Adobe, Ubisoft and many more.

Amrit is an extremely talented and passionate visual communicator across a wide range of mediums and industries.

20/05/2025

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