Learn about common heart conditions, their symptoms, what causes them, and the treatments available to help you protect your heart health.
Heart conditions affect millions of people in the UK. We are on a mission to help everyone understand more about the types of conditions that can affect them and to keep their hearts healthy.
Recognising the signs associated with these conditions, their symptoms, causes, and the treatments available can empower you to make informed decisions about your heart health.
However you’ve been affected by heart diseases, we’d love to hear from you today.
If you have any concerns regarding your health, please speak to your doctor. If you suspect you have a heart condition or experience unexplained chest pain, it's crucial to seek medical advice. You can call NHS 111 for non-urgent medical enquiries or call 999 for urgent, emergency medical attention. The content of this website is for education and information and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Inflammation in the heart can damage the valves and heart muscle.
Also known as hypertension, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
When the blood supply to the heart becomes blocked.
A general term for heart defects present at birth.
When the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body.
One of the leading causes of death in the UK and worldwide.
Inherited conditions which are passed down through families.
A disease of the heart muscle that affects its ability to pump blood effectively.
Chest pain often associated with coronary heart disease (CHD).
A life-threatening vascular emergency caused by a tear in the inner layer of the aorta.
Heart valves can be become diseased or damaged, causing them to not work properly.
When the heart fails to pump enough blood around the body.
Abnormal heart rhythms that affect the heart’s electrical system.
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