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  • Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms

    Find out about the symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, some people with atrial fibrillation, particularly older people, do not have any symptoms and an irregular heart rhythm is only discovered during tests or investigations for another condition.

  • Atrial fibrillation - Diagnosis

    Find out how to check your pulse to see whether you might have atrial fibrillation.

  • Atrial fibrillation - Complications

    People with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of having a stroke. In extreme cases, atrial fibrillation can also lead to heart failure.

  • Angina - Treatment

    Treatment of angina aims to provide immediate relief from the symptoms, prevent future attacks, and reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

  • Aerobics video for beginners

    Get your heart pumping with this aerobics home video workout from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

  • Newborn physical examination

    All new parents are offered a newborn physical examination for their baby. Your baby's eyes, heart, hips and, in boys, testicles will be checked.

  • Rheumatic fever

    NHS information about rheumatic fever, including treatment, symptoms and causes.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Pericarditis

    Find out about pericarditis, including symptoms, when to get help, treatment and causes.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.