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  1. Aneurysm

    An aneurysm may have no symptoms until it is either very large or it ruptures.

  2. Childhood Stroke

    Stroke is rare among children and babies, but it can occur.

  3. Circulatory system

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

  4. 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.

  5. Eyes - giant cell arteritis

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

  6. Heart murmur

    Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.

  7. Heart bypass surgery

    After heart bypass surgery, eat a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrain cereals and cold-water fish.

  8. Chest pain

    If in doubt about the cause of your chest pain, call an ambulance.

  9. Genetic factors and cholesterol

    Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited condition characterised by higher than normal levels of blood cholesterol.

  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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