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- Heart disease - angioplasty and stent procedures (video)
People with coronary heart disease talk about the medical procedures that followed their heart attack and diagnosis.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).
- Coronary angiogram
A coronary angiogram is the most accurate diagnostic test for a range of heart problems, including coronary heart disease.
- PET scan
PET scans are tests that show how an organ or tissue is working.
- Recovering from a heart attack
Make sure you follow your plan when you leave hospital, take your medication and keep your appointments with doctors.
- Heart conditions - angina
Angina attacks can be prompted by exertion or physical exercise, when the hard-working heart muscle requires greater amounts of oxygen.
- Heart attack
Heart attack is an emergency. If you have warning signs of heart attack, get help fast. Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
- Leg ulcers
Age, varicose veins, smoking and arterial disease increase the risk of leg ulcers.
- Heart bypass surgery
After heart bypass surgery, eat a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals and cold-water fish.
- Living with a heart condition
Attending cardiac rehabilitation will help you to create a good foundation for living with your heart condition.