​Professor Francisco Leyva MD, FRCP, FACC

Professor of Cardiology, Consultant Cardiologist

Birmingham cardiologist, heart failure, resynchronization

 

Private secretary:       +44 7812 243176        johorton@sky.com                                                                                                                                                                       Appointments:            0121 5807151     ​   

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Please note that, following the UK Government's guidelines, outpatient and inpatient access to NHS and private facilities in UK have been restricted. Only patients who are considered critical can be assessed in the hospital environment. Patients may still be able to access private consultations via telephone or video links. If the condition is not considered critical by the Consultant, further assessments, diagnostic tests and procedures will have to wait until new goverment guidance emerges.

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If you would like to consult with Professor F Leyva, please contact his secretary so that we can arrange a new or follow-up telehone or video link appointment. Plans for further tests and procedures will be planned after this consultation.                 

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    Fainting and loss of consciousness

    Transient loss of consciousness can due either to a problem with the heart, the circulation or the brain. Fainting can occur in healthy individuals, but disorders of the heart, circulation and brain should be considered. 

    

    Cardiac causes of loss of consciousness include slow heart rates (bradyarrhythmias) and fast heart rates (tachyarrhythmias). Brain-related causes include epilepsy. Strokes and mini-strokes (transient ischaemic attacks, TIA's) do not generally cause loss of consciousness. It can also occur in patients with metabolic disorders, such as in diabetics on insulin or diabetic drugs. 

    

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