Clear information helps people make better decisions about their heart. These articles cover common conditions, procedures and prevention — written for patients and families, not for specialists.
Learn the common and less obvious warning signs of a heart attack, why symptoms differ in women and people with diabetes, and when to call emergency services.
Not all chest pain is cardiac. Understand which features suggest a heart problem, which suggest other causes, and when chest pain needs emergency assessment.
A plain-language explanation of coronary angioplasty and stenting: what the procedure involves, how it is performed, what recovery looks like, and common questions.
Coronary angiography is the test used to map the heart's arteries. Understand why it is recommended, how it is performed, and what the results mean.
Angina is chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Learn the types, what triggers it, how it is assessed and how it is managed.
Hypertension often has no symptoms but significantly raises cardiac risk. Understand what the numbers mean, why control matters, and how it is managed.
Diabetes substantially increases cardiovascular risk and can mask cardiac symptoms. Understand the link and what reduces risk.
What LDL, HDL and triglycerides actually mean, why targets differ between individuals, and what lowers cardiovascular risk.
A clear guide to cardiac pacemakers: what they do, when they are recommended, what implantation involves, and living with a device.
TAVI replaces a narrowed aortic valve through a catheter rather than open-heart surgery. Understand who it suits, what it involves and what to expect.
Most heart disease is influenced by factors that can be measured and managed. Understand the major risk factors and when to begin screening.