Heart Health
Angina
Angina is a feeling of chest pain or tightness, and is caused by reduced blood flow to your heart.
Conditions & Symptoms
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve is smaller or tighter than it should be, which means the heart has to work harder to push blood through the valve.
- Heart Health
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. Atrial fibrillation is associated with a risk of stroke, so it’s important to have the condition properly diagnosed and monitored.
- Heart Health
Atrial Flutter
Atrial flutter occurs when the different chambers in your heart beat out of rhythm with one another, causing discomfort and pain.
- Heart Health
Atrial Septal Defect
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall that divides the upper chambers of the heart that is present from birth.
- Heart Health
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest occurs when your heart stops pumping blood around your body. It usually happens without warning and causes you to fall unconscious and stop breathing. It can become fatal quickly, so receiving emergency medical treatment is essential.
- Heart Health
Carotid Artery Stenosis
When the carotid arteries narrow or get blocked, blood cannot flow to where it needs to, resulting in a higher risk of stroke.
- Heart Health
Chest Pain
Most chest pain isn’t usually anything serious, but some underlying heart conditions that cause it can be life-threatening.
- Heart Health
Coronary Disease Prevention
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
- Heart Health
Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a rare but serious infection in the inner lining of your heart.
- Heart Health
Heart Failure
Heart failure is a chronic (long-term) condition where your heart is not able to pump blood around your body as it should.
- Heart Health
Heart Rhythm Problems
Many heart rhythm problems aren’t dangerous, but in rare cases, they may be serious or even life-threatening.
- Heart Health
High Blood Pressure
Having high blood pressure can put extra strain on your blood vessels, heart, brain, kidneys and eyes.
- Heart Health
High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is when cholesterol levels are higher than expected in the blood.
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Myocarditis and Pericarditis
Myocarditis and pericarditis are inflammatory heart conditions of the heart muscle and the heart’s outer lining.
- Heart Health
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common condition where the opening between the chambers of the heart doesn’t close properly after birth.
- Heart Health
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
PoTS is when the heart rate increases abnormally after sitting up or standing, and needs specialist management.
- Heart Health
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, is a condition that causes your heart to suddenly start beating faster than normal.
- Heart Health
Varicose Veins and Thread Veins
Varicose veins and thread veins are common vein conditions that affect the legs.