Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, often triggered by viral infection, immune conditions or systemic illness, and can present with chest pain, arrhythmia or heart failure. Dr Lota specialises in advanced cardiac MRI to precisely identify active inflammation, myocardial injury and scar, allowing accurate diagnosis, assessment of recovery and personalised guidance on treatment, prognosis, and safe return to exercise.

Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart and commonly causes chest pain and breathlessness, with some patients experiencing recurrent symptoms. Using advanced imaging and biomarker-led assessment, Dr Lota focuses on identifying active inflammation, constriction or myocardial involvement. This precision approach enables targeted therapy, avoids unnecessary prolonged treatment and supports safe tapering and follow-up.

Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump effectively to meet the body’s needs and may result from many different underlying conditions. Dr Lota provides detailed phenotyping to identify the specific cause and mechanism of heart failure, integrating imaging, clinical assessment and genetics where appropriate. This allows tailored therapy, optimisation of modern treatments and accurate risk stratification.

Left ventricular hypertrophy refers to thickening of the heart muscle and may be due to high blood pressure, athletic adaptation or early cardiomyopathy. Advanced cardiac imaging allows precise measurement, tissue characterisation and pattern recognition to distinguish benign from pathological causes, guiding appropriate treatment, surveillance or reassurance.

DCM is characterised by enlargement and weakening of the heart muscle and may be genetic, inflammatory or acquired. Dr Lota uses imaging-led assessment of myocardial fibrosis, remodelling and function, alongside genetic evaluation, to inform prognosis, guide treatment decisions and support family screening where indicated.

HCM is a genetic heart muscle disorder characterised by abnormal thickening of the myocardium and variable clinical risk. Dr Lota offers detailed phenotyping using advanced imaging and genetic assessment to support precise diagnosis, individualised risk stratification and long-term management.

ACM is an inherited condition associated with ventricular arrhythmia and replacement of heart muscle with fibrous or fatty tissue. Using advanced cardiac MRI, ECG analysis and genetic evaluation, Dr Lota focuses on early detection, risk assessment and family screening to guide surveillance and long-term management.