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  1. Heart conditions - atrial fibrillation

    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia, which means that the heart beats fast and abnormally.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Stroke risk and prevention

    Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  5. 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.

  6. Living with a heart condition

    Attending cardiac rehabilitation will help you to create a good foundation for living with your heart condition.

  7. Heart arrhythmias and palpitations

    A heart that beats irregularly, too fast or too slow, is experiencing an arrhythmia.

  8. 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.

  9. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

    Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterised by attacks of rapid heart rate or tachycardia.

  10. ECG test

    A doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram for patients who may be at risk of heart disease because of family history, smoking, overweight, diabetes or other conditions.

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