Search results for Heart
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preventing a heart attack
Find out about how to prevent a heart attack (or prevent having another heart attack).
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diagnosing a heart attack
Find out about tests to check for a heart attack.
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complications of a heart attack
Read about complications of a heart attack. Complications of a heart attack can vary widely, from mild to life threatening.
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Causes of heart attack
Find out about the causes of heart attacks.
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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.
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Coronary heart disease - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of coronary heart disease (CHD). The most common symptoms are chest pain (angina) and breathlessness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).