Heart conditions

Angina

Angina is usually caused by the build-up of plaque in your artery walls, which makes it harder for blood to get to your heart. Learn what angina symptoms are. more»

Aortic dissection

An aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that results from a tear in the lining of the aorta. more»

Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is extra or skipped heartbeats that interrupt the normal rhythm of your heart. Find out what you can do to recognise arrhythmias. more»

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of arrhythmia that causes poor blood flow to the body. Learn what to do to stay well while living with AF. more»

Cardiac arrest

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. more»

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that makes it difficult for the heart to pump. Learn about different types of cardiomyopathy. more»

Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease happens when the major blood vessels in the heart get narrow and stiff. Read about its symptoms, causes and its treatment. more»

Heart attack

A heart attack happens when blood stops flowing to part of your heart. Find out what you can do to recognise a heart attack and speed your recovery. more»

Heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition where your heart struggles to pump blood around your body. Learn more about its causes and symptoms. more»

Heart valve disease

Heart valve problems can cause blood to start flowing backward through your heart. Find out what this does to your body and how to recognise it. more»

High blood pressure

Blood pressure is a measure of how forcefully blood is moving around your body. Find out what you can do to lower your blood pressure. more»

High cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Find out what you can do to lower your cholesterol and manage your risk of heart attack and stroke. more»

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart muscle disease. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments. more»

Infective endocarditis

Endocarditis is an infection in the tissue lining your heart chambers. This can lead to heart valve problems. more»

Rheumatic fever and heart disease

Rheumatic fever is a serious condition that can lead to rheumatic heart disease. more»

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare, but life-threatening, condition which affects the coronary arteries. Read about SCAD symptoms, causes and treatment. more»

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is a condition often triggered by physical or emotional stress. more»

Aortic aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the body’s largest artery (the aorta). more»

Heart murmur

A heart murmur is a sound made by the blood flowing through the heart's valves. more»