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Diagnosing a blocked or narrowed artery usually involves an invasive procedure called a coronary angiogram. But St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport has become the first in Wales to use a state-of-the-art computer test which eliminates the need for patients to be cut open. According to research by the British Heart Foundation, an estimated 121,000 people in Wales are living with coronary heart disease

Dr Alan Ng, Minor Injuries Centre Manager, St Joseph’s Hospital Over the past decade there has been an increase in demand for both General Practice and Accident & Emergency services. A number of factors have contributed, chiefly an ageing population and the continual squeeze on NHS and social care budgets. Great Britain spends 8.5 per cent GDP on its health service, whereas most similar European countries spend more than 10 per cent

Dr Anish Kotecha, Private GP at St Joseph’s Hospital Most men have occasional problems achieving a sustainable erection. Persistence of the problem can cause stress, a reduction in self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. It is a condition that should not be ignored, as it can be a sign of an underlying health problem. An erection requires a co-ordinated mechanism between the brain, hormones, nerves, muscles and blood vessels

Dr Walberg, head of private GP and corporate wellness at St Joseph’s Hospital, explains what it means to have high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when the force on the walls of blood vessels from the blood within them is more than normal. As a result, the heart has to work harder and the blood vessels are under more strain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects millions of people, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand and wrist. If left untreated, it can significantly impact daily activities.