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- Aneurysm
An aneurysm may have no symptoms until it is either very large or it ruptures.
- Childhood Stroke
Stroke is rare among children and babies, but it can occur.
- Circulatory system
The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.
- 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.
- Eyes - giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis is inflammation of the arteries that can cause sudden blindness in one or both eyes.
- Heart murmur
Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.
- Heart bypass surgery
After heart bypass surgery, eat a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals and cold-water fish.
- Chest pain
If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.
- Genetic factors and cholesterol
Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited condition characterised by higher than normal levels of blood cholesterol.
- Heart conditions - angina
Angina attacks can be prompted by exertion or physical exercise, when the hard-working heart muscle requires greater amounts of oxygen.