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An arrhythmia is when your heart beats too fast, too slowly or in an uneven, irregular rhythm. Find out about different arrhythmias, and how they’re diagnosed and treated.

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Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that makes it difficult for the heart to pump. There are different types of cardiomyopathy and treatments are available. Learn what you can do to manage your cardiomyopathy.

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Leaky or narrowed heart valves stop your heart from effectively pumping blood. Find out what symptoms this can cause, what a murmur is and common causes of heart valve disease.

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A cardiac arrest happens when your heart suddenly stops beating. Here we explain the signs and symptoms of a cardiac arrest and explain what to do in the event of this medical emergency.

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More than 55 New Zealand women die from heart disease every week, making it our single biggest killer. We look at women’s risks of heart disease and what things can impact on heart disease.

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Find out how doctors diagnose atrial fibrillation (AF) and learn about the treatments used to prevent complications and manage AF symptoms.

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A checklist for healthcare professionals to ensure you’ve discussed all aspects of heart failure management and support with your patient.

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Our board of directors jointly oversee and steer the objectives of the organisation. You can learn more about each of them by reading their profiles below.

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It’s no secret that drinking alcohol comes with risks to your health. But how does it affect your heart? Here we separate the facts from the fiction. We offer plenty of advice, tips, and ideas to help you reduce or remove alcohol.

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Our senior management team manage the day-to-day activities of the organisation.

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Access clinical guidelines, tools and information about rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease and strep A sore throat.

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is a condition often triggered by physical or emotional stress. Read about takotsubo symptoms and treatment, and hear from others who’ve experienced it.

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