The average heart beats 2.5 billion times in a lifetime, and in most people, the valves will continue to function properly throughout your lifespan. However, when they misbehave, they can become narrower which restricts blood flow, or they can leak, which causes backflow of the blood. There are 4 valves in the heart: Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid and Pulmonary. In adults, the pulmonary valve is the least likely to malfunction. Heart valve replacement is a serious surgery, however with new innovations and less invasive techniques, there are more options available that allow a quicker recovery time post-operation. Dr Iqbal Malik, Consultant Cardiologist at OneWelbeck Heart Health, explains the choices.

Fatty liver is a relatively common condition that we see at OneWelbeck Digestive Health. In this article, Professor Hemant Kocher, Consultant General and HPB (hepato-pancreatic-biliary) Surgeon at OneWelbeck, takes a closer look at fatty liver, what causes it, and the different courses of treatment available.

Mr Yemi Pearse is a Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at OneWelbeck Orthopaedics, with a specialist interest in elbow and shoulder surgery and upper limb fractures.

Dr Iqbal Malik investigates.

Hay fever affects around 1 in 5 people in the UK. Symptoms of it can include a runny, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and even headaches. With so many uncomfortable symptoms, it’s not surprising that people struggle during the peak hay fever season.

Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi is a Consultant in Laryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at OneWelbeck ENT.

An X-ray is an imaging test used to produce images of the body, particularly the bones and joints, chest, abdomen and pelvis.

The chest x-ray is one of the most common tests requested in patients with either suspected or established lung diseases.

X-rays provide the medical profession with a powerful diagnostic tool and can be utilised to help identify, diagnose, monitor, and even treat many pathologies.

Each Orthopaedic Consultant specialises in conditions of the hand and wrist so you will see the right consultant, first time.