Chest pain
Chest pain has many causes, from muscles and the stomach to the lungs and the heart.
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Heart conditions
Short, sourced guides to the heart conditions Dr Shady Habboush sees most often: what they are, the signs worth a check, how they are assessed and the usual treatment options. General information only; your own plan is always discussed with you.
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is narrowing of the heart's arteries by fatty plaque.
Read the guideSlow heart rate
Bradycardia means a slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats a minute at rest.
Read the guidePalpitations
Palpitations are an awareness of your own heartbeat: racing, fluttering, skipping or pounding.
Read the guideHigh blood pressure
High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms, but over years it strains the heart, arteries, kidneys and brain.
Read the guideHigh cholesterol
LDL cholesterol carries cholesterol into the artery wall, where it builds plaque.
Read the guideEvery procedure has benefits and risks. Dr Shady goes through them with you, and the alternatives, before any decision is made.
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Location and booking
Book a consultation
Appointments are made through Saudi German Hospital Dubai, Hessa Street, Al Barsha 3. Consultations in Arabic, English and German.
- Address
- Hessa Street, Al Barsha 3, Dubai
- Languages
- Arabic, English, German
Chest pain right now? Do not wait for an appointment. Call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.