A heart attack (myocardial infarction) means the blood supply to part of the heart muscle has become blocked. Early treatment can reduce muscle damage.
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Heart transplants
There are treatments for heart failure, but for some people a transplant is the best option. Heart transplantation is generally a successful procedure for advanced heart disease.
von Willebrand disease
Find out about Von Willebrand disease, an inherited bleeding disorder that affects up to one in 100 people.
Blood and bleeding
Blood makes up about 8 per cent of a person's body weight. In a normal-sized adult, there are about 5 litres of it. Blood is not a single substance, but a suspension of several components, held together in a straw-coloured fluid called plasma.
Heart failure overview
Heart failure is when your heart can’t effectively pump blood around your body, but it doesn’t mean your heart is about to stop or fail completely – you can live with heart failure for many years.
Stroke affects more than just your physical function
Doctors rightly aim to rehabilitate a person’s physical abilities after a stroke – but should more attention be paid to other areas?
Flu increases the risk of a heart attack
Getting the flu is unpleasant – but it can increase your risk of a heart attack, too.
Polycythaemia vera
Polycythaemia vera is a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells. Find out about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment.
Video: Can pet dogs help heart disease?
People who keep a dog as a pet have lower rates of heart disease and enjoy a longer life. Owning a dog can help with exercise motivation and provide a form of social support.
A garlic clove a day may keep bad heart health away
Garlic may help with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, so increasing your garlic intake may be a safe and simple way to promote a stronger, healthier heart.
