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  • Congenital heart disease - Causes

    Congenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the heart’s normal development. It usually happens during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy.

  • Aortic valve replacement - Why it's done

    Read about the main reasons why an aortic valve replacement may be carried out and when the operation is usually recommended.

  • Aortic valve replacement - What happens

    Read about what happens before and during an aortic valve replacement, and find out the main types of replacement valve available.

  • Aortic valve replacement - Risks

    Read about the main complications associated with an aortic valve replacement, including infections, kidney problems and an irregular heartbeat.

  • Aortic valve replacement - Recovery

    Find out more about recovering from an aortic valve replacement. You'll usually need to stay in hospital for about a week.

  • Aortic valve replacement - Alternatives

    Read about some of the possible alternatives that may be used if a conventional aortic valve replacement isn't possible, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

    Find out about Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition that can cause the heart to beat abnormally fast. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

    Find out about supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a condition where your heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. SVT is not usually serious but some people may need treatment.

  • Pulmonary hypertension

    Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs. It's a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart.

  • Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)

    Find out more about postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), where your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down.