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. more»

Aortic aneurysm

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

Aortic dissection

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

Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)

An arrhythmia is extra or skipped heartbeats that interrupt the normal rhythm of your heart. more»

Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of arrhythmia that causes poor blood flow to the body. 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. more»

Congenital heart disease

Congenital heart disease is used to describe a heart issue that is present from birth. This is a general term and it covers all heart conditions that someone can be born with. 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. more»

Heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition where your heart struggles to pump blood around your body. more»

Heart murmur

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

Infective endocarditis

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

Inherited heart conditions (cardiac inherited diseases)

An inherited heart condition is passed on through your biological parents’ genes or can also arise without a family history. more»

Myocarditis

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle more»

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart. 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. more»

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

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