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  1. Circulatory system

    The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.

  2. Coronary angiogram

    A coronary angiogram is the most accurate diagnostic test for a range of heart problems, including coronary heart disease.

  3. Heart disease and stroke

    Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease.

  4. 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.

  5. Heart disease - know your risk

    Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.

  6. Heart disorders (acquired) - children

    Some children acquire a heart problem after an illness in childhood, and this is called an acquired heart defect.

  7. Eyes - giant cell arteritis

    Giant cell arteritis is inflammation of the arteries that can cause sudden blindness in one or both eyes.

  8. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

  9. Smoking and eye disease

    Smoking is thought to be a factor in age-related macular degeneration and blindness.

  10. Heart conditions - angina

    Angina attacks can be prompted by exertion or physical exercise, when the hard-working heart muscle requires greater amounts of oxygen.

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