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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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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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Heart failure can cause a range of symptoms. Checking these symptoms daily is a great way for you to manage your condition well. And it will help you know when to contact your doctor or nurse for further assistance.

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Cardiac rehab helps with your recovery and wellbeing after a heart attack or heart condition diagnosis. It reduces your risk of future heart events and improves your quality of life.

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ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that lower blood pressure and lessen the workload of your heart. Read about the different types of ACE inhibitors, how they work, and their side effects.

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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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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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Find out how other families and whānau support their loved ones after a diagnosis of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, or other heart disease.

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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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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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An ICD is a device that helps people with dangerously irregular heart rhythms. Find out what happens when you get an ICD and how it might affect your life.

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…how the salt we eat impacts our risk of heart disease. Whether it’s sea salt, rock salt or table salt, most of us could do with eating less. The good news is you can retrain your taste buds to enjoy less salt while still enjoying meals that are packed with…

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