Dr Walker has a medical practice in Lindfield on the upper north shore of Sydney. He provides a service in all aspects of echocardiography, focusing on stress echocardiography which is a well accepted, accurate method for assessing heart disease, not involving irradiation or injections.
His other area of expertise is in the field of preventative cardiology and he has also commenced a related service in arterial screening, which is an indirect measure of endothelial function and arterial stiffness, and does not involve irradiation or injections. Dr Walker has published 7 best selling books on preventative cardiology and lectures both nationally and internationally on this subject.
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A few months ago I had been quite optimistic about the potential for this current pandemic to fizzle out. These days, it's a different story.
New guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration will greatly restrict health experts from discussing specific treatments.
Vitamins won't supplement an unhealthy lifestyle, but they certainly aren't useless.
Many believe that Alzheimer’s is purely a consequence of old age but in fact, there are many interactions and lifestyle behaviours that increase the risk.
New medical breakthroughs could suggest a strong possibility that deaths from cancer will become the exception rather than the norm.
I always find it a concern when medical news segments are portrayed in such a way that suggests new information is already confirmed.
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It is estimated that about 10% of people who develop Covid will have persistent symptoms, at times, for months after the initial illness.
Although there are pharmaceutical solutions to management of weight loss and diabetes, successful lifestyle changes pose more benefits, and just as importantly, do not have any side effects.
Why I believe it is beneficial and useful to have a coronary artery calcium scoring.
