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Heart
The heart pumps blood around the body to supply body cells with nutrition and oxygen. Find out about how it works and related health problems.
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Heart murmur
Heart murmurs are sounds that can be heard when listening to the heart. Some heart murmurs are a sign of a heart condition, but others are not. Here's what you need to know.
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Heart transplants
A heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor heart. Learn about waiting lists and life after a transplant.
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Heart surgery
Heart surgery is done in an emergency or if treatments don’t work or can’t be used. Learn about the procedures, including open-heart surgery.
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Heart attack
Acting fast when you notice the warning signs of a heart attack could save a life. Here's how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack.
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Heart arrhythmias
A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Your heart can beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms here.
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Heart and cardiovascular conditions
Learn more about the conditions that affect your heart and cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure, angina and heart disease.
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Should I be tested for heart disease?
Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.
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Resting heart rate
Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest. Learn why it’s an important sign of your heart health and how to check it.
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Heart valve disease
If your heart valves do not work well, your blood flow is affected, putting strain on your heart. Lifestyle changes can help prevent disease.
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