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  1. Coronary angiogram

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

  2. Heart disorders (acquired) - children

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

  3. 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.

  4. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

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

  5. Heart disease - enlarged heart

    An enlarged heart isn?t a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal.

  6. Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)

    Stopping episodes of recurrent ARF can prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

  7. Sarcoidosis

    Sarcoidosis is not a cancer or any other sort of malignant tumour.

  8. Fluid retention (oedema)

    Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

  9. Friedreich's ataxia

    To the casual observer, a person with Friedreich ataxia may seem to be drunk.

  10. 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.

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