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  • Coronary heart disease

    Find out about coronary heart disease (CHD), including the main symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention. CHD is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide.

  • Coronary heart disease - Treatment

    Read about the treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD). Although it cannot be cured, treatment can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further problems.

  • Coronary heart disease - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of coronary heart disease (CHD). The most common symptoms are chest pain (angina) and breathlessness.

  • Coronary heart disease - Recovery

    Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.

  • Coronary heart disease - Prevention

    Find out how to reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease (CHD). A healthy diet, regular exercise, keeping to a healthy weight, not smoking and reducing your alcohol intake will all lower your risk.

  • Coronary heart disease - Diagnosis

    Find out how coronary heart disease (CHD) is diagnosed. It's usually confirmed after a risk assessment and some further tests.

  • Coronary heart disease - Causes

    Find out what causes coronary heart disease (CHD). It's usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries).

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Find out why a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) may be needed, what it involves, how long it takes to recover and the associated risks.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Read about the alternatives to having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). In some cases, it may be possible to have a coronary angioplasty.

  • Causes of heart attack

    Find out about the causes of heart attacks.