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‘It is not the strongest of the species who survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one most adaptable to change’ Charles Darwin In the United Kingdom the National Health Service is struggling and probably […]

  Jersey is in a unique position to capitalise on the evolution of digital healthcare technologies, with the benefits of high-speed internet, new hospital facilities on the horizon, and a highly competitive medical workforce market. In […]

I am so proud of the Jersey Heart Team. This wonderful group of nurses, doctors and professionals who work tirelessly to enhance the quality and quantity of life of Islanders. Heart disease affects 1 in 3 […]

As we incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into clinical decision-making there are many potential benefits, including improved diagnostic accuracy and addressing human factors contributing to medical errors. For example, AI systems may support a real-time interpretation […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the field of medicine, and cardiology is no exception. By utilizing AI in cardiology practice, doctors and researchers are able to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, and make […]

Heart disease affects much of the world’s population, yet many people have no idea that they could have something wrong with them. An opportunity therefore exists for targeted screening for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, heart […]

Heart disease is one of the commonest causes of early death but did you know that over 90% of premature heart disease is avoidable. By following a few simple lifestyle changes, people can significantly reduce their […]

What is heart valve disease? There are four main heart valves which control the flow of blood within the heart. These open and close as the heart contracts to keep blood moving forward through the circulation. […]

Coronary heart disease remains one of the biggest killers in Western society and it is estimated that there are 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory disease in the United Kingdom (1). Every five minutes […]

In the last decade we have seen an increase in the development and acceptance of remote devices for health and wellness. While lockdown seemed to serve part a solution to prevent viral spreading, it limited regular […]

What is your rhythm? The heart beats 100,000 times a day. This happens automatically without our conscious input and with constant adjustment of its speed and output to deal with our day-to-day activities, exercise and rest. […]

What is it? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinical heart rhythm condition. An abnormal rhythm in the top part of the heart generates an irregular pulse and alters the way the heart functions. AF […]

What is it? Coronary heart disease (CHD) is narrowing of your heart arteries due to fatty deposits in the artery walls. It is more common in smokers and in people with high blood pressure, diabetes and […]

Immersive health technologies are revolutionising the delivery of frontline healthcare, therapeutic techniques, and research. They also offer great potential to improve the training of healthcare professionals through reality-simulation training. We put together a review paper summarising […]

It has been really exciting to recently announce the opening of our clinical research department ‘The Allan Lab’ at Jersey General Hospital. www.theallanlab.com Research is such an important part of health professionals’ work and the Jersey […]

We all believe that too much stress is bad for us – but it is interesting to break this down and think about what stress really is? We have recently helped write a paper with biometric […]

  Atrial fibrillation is the commonest clinical arrhythmia and a leading cause of hospital admission, morbidity and mortality. New digital health technologies are now allowing patients and the general population to identify heart rhythm abnormalities before […]

Premature atrial and ventricular contractions, or ectopic beats, are frequently detected on routine electrocardiogram monitoring. They are often considered to be benign with no pathological significance – however, the literature suggests that higher ectopic burdens may […]

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Virtual Reality (VR) is a completely immersive experience in which users are taken from their real-world surroundings and placed virtually into an entirely new digital environment. Augmented Reality (AR), users can still […]