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  • 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.

  • Mitral valve problems

    Find out about the problems that can affect the heart's mitral valve, including prolapse, regurgitation and stenosis. Also, read about the different types of mitral valve surgery.

  • First aid

    Find out what to do in emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, bleeding, burns and scalds, choking, drowning, electrocution, fractures, heart attacks, poisoning, shock and stroke.

  • Endocarditis

    Endocarditis is a rare and potentially fatal type of heart infection. It's specifically an infection of the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium).

  • Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions

    DNACPR means if your heart or breathing stops your healthcare team will not try to restart it. A DNACPR decision is made by you and/or your doctor or healthcare team.

  • Cardiomyopathy

    Find out about cardiomyopathy, a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff.

  • Atrial fibrillation

    Read about atrial fibrillation, which is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate.

  • Angina

    Read more about angina, which is a type of chest pain caused by not enough blood going to the muscles of the heart. It usually happens when the arteries supplying the heart become hardened and narrowed.

  • Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Complications

    Read about the complications of an untreated underactive thyroid, including heart problems, goitre and pregnancy-related complications.

  • Type 2 diabetes - Health problems

    You need to watch your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, foot problems and eye problems.