What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessel that can lead to heart attack, stroke or peripheral artery disease. It is caused by ‘atherosclerosis’ which is a process of inflammation and ‘plaque’ buildup inside the arteries restricting blood flow. Sadly, CVD is common and
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We run the Breast Screening service for The National Breast Screening Programme in the local East Berkshire area. What is Breast Screening? Breast screening is a vital health service aimed at detecting breast cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear. Early detection through screening can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and
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Our new magazine is out now! The publication features informative articles written by our Consultants, including Dry Eyes, Cardio Vascular Disease, GORD and more. At the back of the magazine you will find our Consultant Directory, with speciality and contact information for our Consultants, working at Frimley, Wexham or Heatherwood Hospitals. You can also find
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Did you know that an estimated 21 million adults in the UK suffer from an allergy at some point in their lifetime and that at least half this number is children*? Over the last 20 years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people who suffer with allergies, in all age groups.
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With temperatures soaring and our skin being more exposed to the sun now that we’ve got our shorts, t-shirts and summer dresses out, it’s common to start noticing skin lesions that we’re unsure about. Now would be a good time to schedule your annual skin cancer check. Plastic surgeons are a vital part of the
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What is GORD? 1 in 4 people in the UK have heartburn. GORD happens when acid and other stomach content persistently leak up from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus) causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. The body has a natural anti-reflux mechanism consisting of a ring of muscles at the junction
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About 20% of the population in the UK has gallstones. They are often diagnosed via an ultrasound scan (non-invasive jelly scan of the abdomen). Sometimes your specialist may decide to arrange an MRI scan to take a better look at the gallbladder and the duct network it is attached to. Gallstones are either cholesterol or
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As we head into the colder months, it’s important to take proactive steps to safeguard your health. Flu and COVID-19 continue to be significant health concerns, but you can reduce your risk of contracting these illnesses through vaccination. Our private GPs are pleased to offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to our patients. Why Get
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Parkside Frimley and Parkside Wexham are offering ‘liver health screening packages’ to assess your liver function. We have access to the latest technology in assessing, diagnosing and treating liver damage, including FibroScan. What is a FibroScan? A FibroScan is a non-invasive method for evaluating changes in the liver. Using a modified ultrasound, it measures liver stiffness
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Our Physiotherapy Team can now accept referrals for the following: Musculoskeletal conditions Prehabilitation conditions Post Operative Management We accept referrals from all Consultants and GP’s including post operative referrals from other Hospitals. Our designated Therapy gym is located at Parkside Heatherwood on the 3rd Floor within the Parkside Outpatients Department. It has been equipped with
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