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Learn more about COVID-19 and the heart, including information for people with heart conditions.

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SGLT2 inhibitors are a type of medication used to treat heart failure and diabetes. The only SGLT2 inhibitor available in New Zealand is empagliflozin. Learn about how empagliflozin works, its benefits and side effects.

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart muscle disease. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments, and hear from people living with HCM.

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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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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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Our continued professional development courses are designed for nurses working in primary care.

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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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ARNIs are a type of medication used to treat heart failure. Currently the only ARNI available in New Zealand is Entresto (valsartan/sacubitril). Learn how Entresto works and about its side effects.

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You are not alone. There are more than 170,000 people living with some form of heart disease in New Zealand. Find personal stories shared by Kiwis, learn from others’ life experiences, and find tips to help you and your family/whānau on your journey.

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Beta blockers steady your heart rate and rhythm, lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of you having a heart attack. Read about the types of beta blockers, how they work and their possible side effects.

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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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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm condition that can cause stroke and heart failure. Read about AF symptoms, causes, risk factors and common triggers. You can also learn about treatment and find ways to manage your condition.

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