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- Heart conditions - atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia, which means that the heart beats fast and abnormally.
- Heart arrhythmias and palpitations
A heart that beats irregularly, too fast or too slow, is experiencing an arrhythmia.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterised by attacks of rapid heart rate or tachycardia.
- Congenital heart disease
Some congenital heart defects are mild and cause no significant disturbance to the way the heart functions.
- Heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood to the rest of the body as well as it should.
- Heart explained
The heart is about the size of a clenched fist and lies in the middle of your chest, behind and slightly to the left of your breastbone.
- Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischaemic attack (sometimes called a mini-stroke) is a warning that a stroke may follow, and requires urgent medical attention.
- Stroke risk and prevention
Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
- Stroke explained
A stroke is when blood can’t get to all parts of your brain and is a medical emergency. If blood can’t get through, your brain can be injured.
- Living with a heart condition
Attending cardiac rehabilitation will help you to create a good foundation for living with your heart condition.