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  • Pacemaker implantation - Why it's performed

    Find out why a pacemaker is often recommended for people with heart problems such as atrial fibrillation, heart block, and those at risk of cardiac arrest.

  • Anticoagulant medicines

    Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.

  • Paget's disease of bone - Complications

    Find out about the main complications associated with Paget's disease of bone, including fractures, deformities and bone cancer.

  • Kawasaki disease

    There's no single test to diagnose Kawasaki disease. A GP will can diagnose it by looking at your child's symptoms and carrying out a physical examination.

  • Noonan syndrome

    Read about Noonan syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that causes a wide range of features, such as heart abnormalities and unusual facial features.

  • Amyloidosis

    Find out about amyloidosis, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help, the causes and how it's treated.

  • Noonan syndrome - Treatment

    Read about the treatments available for the different problems associated with Noonan syndrome.

  • Coronary heart disease and pregnancy

    Find out how pregnancy can affect coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as the risks, birth options and managing your CHD.

  • Congenital heart disease in pregnancy

    Find out about the risks of congenital heart disease in pregnancy, and where to get support.

  • Paan, bidi and shisha

    Find out the risks of bidi, shisha, tobacco, betel and paan, including mouth cancer and heart disease.