Have you ever felt your heart suddenly skip a beat, flutter briefly or produce a heavy thump in your chest? If so, you've probably wondered whether something is wrong with your heart. In many cases, these sensations are caused by ectopic beats one of the most common causes of palpitations seen by cardiologists. The reassuring news is that ectopic beats are extremely common and, in the vast majority of people, completely harmless. According to Professor Malcolm Finlay, consult

If you've been living with atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may have asked yourself: "Should I keep having cardioversions, or is it time to consider catheter ablation?" It's one of the most common questions Professor Malcolm Finlay hears in clinic. The answer has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Thanks to major advances in technology, catheter ablation has become safer, quicker and more effective than ever before, meaning many patients are now offered ablation m

When we think about medical research, we often imagine hospitals collecting clinical data, measuring outcomes and publishing scientific studies. While that research is incredibly important, it doesn't always tell us what it's actually like to live with atrial fibrillation (AFib). According to Professor Malcolm Finlay, consultant cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, some of the most important questions patients ask every day still aren't routinely answered by traditio