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Before you have your electrical cardioversion it is important that you understand your condition. This leaflet explains what causes an abnormal heart beat, the possible symptoms, and the treatment we recommend and why. If there is anything that you feel the leaflet does not explain in enough detail or you have any further questions, then […]

After you have had your electrical cardioversion it is important that you know what to do in the 48 hours following your procedure You must not You can resume normal activities after 24 hours as long as you feel well enough to do so. You must What happens next? Unfortunately, as your cardioversion was unsuccessful […]

This leaflet explains the electrical cardioversion procedure and why it has been recommended for you.  If there is anything that you feel the leaflet does not explain in enough detail or you have any further questions, then you will have the opportunity to discuss this with a specialist nurse when you attend the hospital for […]

What is an Intra-articular Joint Injection? The foot and ankle is a complex structure made up of 33 joints, 26 bones and numerous muscles, tendons, blood vessels, ligaments and nerves.  A joint is made where two or more bones join together and if these joints become inflamed it can cause pain, swelling and restriction movement […]

What is Toe Walking? Often in the early stages of walking, children will try different foot positions for walking. Walking up on their toes may be part of this and is considered a normal part of development. By around 24 months, a child should walk with their feet flat on the ground, and by 3 […]