Heart palpitations

When you have palpitations you are suddenly aware of your heartbeat. Read about the causes, related symptoms and what to do if you have palpitations.

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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a condition that affects your heart muscle. Find out about the different types of cardiomyopathy, symptoms and treatments.

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Tachycardia

Tachycardia (if your heart beats very fast, more than 100 beats per minute) can be a normal response to exercise or stress or a sign of disease.

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Myocarditis

Learn about myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). Find out causes, symptoms, treatment and when to seek medical help.

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External cardioversion

An external cardioversion is a procedure to treat an abnormal heart rhythm. It involves connecting you to a defibrillator machine that gives a controlled electric shock to make your heart beat normally again.

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Diuretic medicines

Find out what diuretic medicines ('fluid tablets') are used for, how they work, the most common diuretics, and how to manage side effects.

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Cardiac ablation

Cardiac ablation is a medical procedure to treat irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Learn what’s involved, benefits, risks, recovery and alternatives.

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Calcium channel blockers (CCB)

Calcium channel blockers (CCB) can treat angina, high blood pressure and some heart rhythm problems. Learn about how they work and their side effects.

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Pulmonary embolism

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lungs. It can cause heart and breathing problems. Read about the symptoms and treatments for PE.

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Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

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Atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib) is a heart rhythm problem that can increase your risk of stroke. Find out about the symptoms and treatment for AFib.

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Brugada syndrome

Brugada syndrome is a genetic condition that causes problems with your heart rhythm. Find out here about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) is when the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroid hormone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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Pericarditis

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the thin membrane around your heart. Read more about pericarditis symptoms, treatments and causes.

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Heart attack

Here's how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack. Act fast when you notice the warning signs of a heart attack - it could save a life.

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Inserting a pacemaker

An abnormal heart rhythm can cause cardiac arrest and even death. Having a pacemaker inserted may save your life by preventing you from having a cardiac arrest.

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Fainting

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness when the blood flow to the brain is reduced. See your doctor if you faint, especially the first time.

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Collapsing

Collapsing has a range of causes, often occurring because of fainting. Find out about the causes of collapse and what to do if someone collapses.

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Chest pain

Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack. Find out the common causes of chest pain, when to be concerned and what to do if you have chest pain.

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Lightheadedness

Lightheadedness or feeling woozy is when you feel like fainting or passing out. Know when to see your doctor and how to manage lightheadedness.

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Thyroid gland

Your thyroid gland sits in the front of your neck and helps control your metabolism. Read about the different thyroid hormones and thyroid problems.

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Ciguatera poisoning

Ciguatera poisoning is a type of food poisoning you get by eating some types of fish. Learn more about preventing and managing ciguatera poisoning.

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Blackouts

A blackout, or fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness. It’s sometimes caused by a serious issue. Learn more about what to do if you blackout.

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Potassium and your health

Potassium is a mineral that your body needs so that your nerves and muscles function well. Read more about potassium and its impact on your health.

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Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. It's important to treat the cause of the anaemia.

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Primary aldosteronism

Primary aldosteronism is a condition where you make too much of the hormone aldosterone — find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries of your lungs. It needs specialist care.

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Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is when you feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs. Find out what to do if you have difficulty breathing.

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Thyroid problems

If your thyroid gland becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism), you may experience a range of health problems.

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Cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, usually due to an electrical problem with the heart. Performing CPR and defibrillation in time can be lifesaving.

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