Find out the information behind the cardiac symptoms.
Heart Disease: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Vasovagal syncope is a term used to describe an episode of fainting due to a low blood pressure, or heart rate, or a combination of...
A flap in the heart that can be treated with a simple procedure.
When Carotid arteries become blocked there is an increased risk of stroke, the third most common cause of death in England and Wales.
In an adult, the sudden loss of consciousness is termed syncope. It should always be investigated.
Aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve) causes chest pain, breathlessness and death
ASD is a congenital defect (present from birth). It is a connection between the left and right atria (collecting chambers) and is seen in 1...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in the UK with more than 46,000 new cases diagnosed each year
Cardiovascular disease currently accounts for 1 in 3 of all deaths in the UK which totals more than 180,000 per year.
More than 10% of the whole population have hypertension.
POTS is a commonly misunderstood condition which can be significantly debilitating for patients, who have symptoms of dizziness, lethargy, blackouts and other potential problems.
Burning, aching, squeezing discomfort, indigestion, fullness, heaviness... take notice, don’t ignore.
A palpitation simply means the awareness of the heartbeat. At some point in their lives, most people will be aware of their heartbeat
Incidence of Heart Failure increases with age and is highest in adults over 75. There are over 27,000 new cases every year in UK alone
The prevalence of cardiovascular conditions such as Myocardial Infarction, Angina and Stroke increases with age and is higher in men than women.
There is an estimated 27,000 new cases of Heart Failure (HF) every year. It is underdiagnosed and under treated.
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disturbance. However there are lots more. Use the following section to find out more.
