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Angina can be a sign of a heart problem. It is a pain or discomfort usually, but not always, felt in the chest. Click HERE for more information.

Atrial fibrillation is when the upper chambers of the heart are not beating in their usual regular pattern. Click HERE for more information.

There are different types of cardiomyopathy. They all affect the structure of the heart and its ability to pump blood around the body. They can also affect your heartbeat. Click HERE for more information.

Coronary heart disease is a very common condition affecting around 2.3 million people in the UK. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease (IHD) or coronary artery disease (CAD). Some people may also refer to it as heart disease. Click HERE for more information.

For an additional helpful video from Canada about Coronary Heart Disease click HERE.

A heart attack occurs when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle. It is a medical emergency and you should dial 999 for an ambulance immediately. Click HERE for more information.

This is an umbrella name for conditions affecting the heart. These include high blood pressure, stroke and vascular dementia.Click HERE for more information.

Heart failure is a condition where the heart can’t pump blood around your body as well as it should. 

Checkout the new BEAT HEART FAILURE website HERE.

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Watch an informative 8 minute about detecting heart failure HERE (you can skip the short advert!) 

If one or more of your heart valves don’t work as they should, it can affect your blood flow and put strain on your heart. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about heart valve disease from the U.S. click HERE.

Palpitations feel like your heart is racing, pounding, fluttering or like you have missed heartbeats. They can last for seconds, minutes or longer. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about heart palpitations click HERE.

A stroke happens when the blow flow to part of the brain is cut off. It is a medical emergency. If you think someone is having a stroke call 999 immediately. Click HERE for more information. 

Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood in your arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels (tubes) that carry blood, from your heart, around your body.

Your blood pressure naturally goes up and down but if it is always too high it can cause complications such as heart failure, kidney failure, problems with eyesight and vascular dementia. Click HERE for more information.

Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is too high.

It can cause damage to your blood vessels which in turn can increase your risk of developing heart or circulatory disease. Click HERE for more information.

A healthy diet can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stop you gaining weight, reducing your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Click HERE for more information.

There is more helpful advice HERE.

For a helpful and detailed video about a healthy diet click HERE.

Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of heart and circulatory disease such as heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. Click HERE for more information.

Smoking is very harmful to your heart. It seriously increases your risk of heart and circulatory disease. Click HERE for more information.

Being physically inactive or sedentary can lead to heart and circulatory diseases which in turn can cause heart attacks and strokes. Click HERE for more information.

 High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood which can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. There are different forms of cholesterol but the 2 main types to look out for are LDL (low density lipoprotein) known as the ‘Bad’ cholesterol and HDL (high density lipoprotein) known as the ‘Good’ cholesterol. A high level of LDL can lead to narrowing of the arteries, so this is the one that needs be carefully controlled.  Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about cholesterol click HERE.

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However drinking more than the recommended amount can have a harmful effect on your heart and general health. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about the risks associated with alcohol click HERE.

Stress is a risk factor for heart disease as it can sometimes encourage unhealthy habits. Some people try to cope with stress by turning to comfort foods, drinking too much alcohol, and smoking to help them feel relaxed. These are unhealthy habits that can increase the risk of heart and circulatory disease. Click HERE for more information.

Blood tests are a way of helping doctors and other healthcare professionals to assess your health. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about what to expect with a blood test click HERE.

 An echocardiogram, also known as an echo, is a scan of the heart. It is similar to ultrasound scanning used in pregnancy because it uses sound waves to build up a picture of your heart. Click HERE for more information and to WATCH A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and useful test which records the rhythm, rate and electrical activity of your heart. Click HERE for more information.

This is also sometimes called a Holter monitoring or ambulatory monitoring. It involves continually recording your heart’s electrical activity over 24 or 48 hours or sometimes longer. This can diagnose conditions such as atrial fibrillation or episodes of missed beats which don’t happen all the time. Click HERE for more information, & scroll down the page.

This is an ECG that is recorded while you are walking on a treadmill or cycling on an exercise bike. The aim of the test is to see how your heart works while you are exerting yourself. Click HERE for more information.

A cardiac MRI is a non-invasive test that uses an MRI machine to create magnetic and radio waves to show detailed pictures of the inside of your heart. Click HERE for more information.

An angiogram (also known as cardiac catheterisation) is a special type of x-ray which uses contrast dye to allow your doctor to look at your coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply your heart). Click HERE for more information. 

Medicines can help to keep your symptoms under control, and prevent or treat a heart condition. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about common heart medications click HERE.

For a comprehensive website with links to all types of heart medications click HERE.

Statins are medications that reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood and protect the insides of your arteries. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful and informative video about statins click HERE.

This is a treatment that improves the blood supply to your heart. Click HERE for more information.

Ablation is a treatment that aims to correct certain types of irregular heart rhythms by blocking electrical pathways in the heart. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video explaining what an ablation is, click HERE.

A pacemaker is a small electrical device that’s implanted in the chest or abdomen. It’s used to treat some irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that can cause the heart to either beat too slowly or miss beats. Click HERE for more information.

An ICD is a small device which can treat people with dangerously abnormal heart rhythms. Click HERE for more information.

Also known as coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), it is a procedure that treats coronary heart disease. Click HERE for more information.

For a helpful video about heart bypass surgery click HERE.

There are four valves in the heart. Each valve makes sure blood flows through the heart in the right direction. If one or more valves is diseased or damaged surgery may be an option to fix it. Click HERE for more information.

Heart helpline: Speak with a Cardiac Nurse HERE 

Information and support HERE

Publications - many downloadable HERE

Or talk to a Cardiac Nurse on the BHF HELPLINE on 0300 330 3311

This excellent website is designed to help people in this part of London who have heart health issues or worries. You can register for your own account on the site, BUT this is not necessary if you want to look up information. See the website HERE.

Advice on heart health & cholesterol HERE

Heart attack prevention advice HERE

Advice on your blood pressure HERE

Helpful fact sheets HERE

Heart failure guidance HERE

Advice about heart failure HERE 

What is a stroke? Advice HERE 

Or call the Stroke Association HELPLINE on 0303 303 3100

The link between diet and blood pressure.

Advice HERE.

What is cardiomyopathy? Find out HERE 

Advice about congential heart disease HERE 

Factsheet about Smoking, the Heart and Circulation HERE

This excellent website is designed to help people in this part of London who have diabetes issues or worries. You can register for your own account on the site, BUT this is not necessary if you want to look up information. See the website HERE.

Advice about all aspects of diabetes - click HERE

Or call the Diabetes UK HELPLINE on 0345 1232399

Access the LIFESAVER website for excellent advice about carrying out CPR from the Resuscitation Council UK - click HERE

Learn how to do CPR  in 15 minutes - click HERE