A heart diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but understanding what you have is the first step to feeling more in control. The Conditions section covers the most common heart and cardiovascular conditions in plain language, written by specialist cardiologists. From atrial fibrillation to heart failure, each guide explains what the condition means, how it’s treated, and what life looks like going forward.
A heart diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but understanding what you have is the first step to feeling more in control. The Conditions section covers the most common heart and cardiovascular conditions in plain language, written by specialist cardiologists. From atrial fibrillation to heart failure, each guide explains what the condition means, how it’s treated, and what life looks like going forward.
Inflammation quietly drives heart disease over decades, and it is more modifiable than most people realise. Here is what the evidence shows and what you can do about it.
Mitral valve prolapse is one of the most common valve findings in cardiology, and one of the most reassuring. Here is what the diagnosis actually means and what monitoring is needed.
Cardiac amyloidosis is caused by misfolded proteins stiffening the heart muscle, and it is now treatable. Here is what patients need to know about this increasingly recognised and now treatable condition.
High blood pressure produces no symptoms, which is precisely why monitoring is the only reliable way to detect it. Here is what the numbers mean and when to act.
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, which is why measuring it regularly matters. This guide covers how to choose the right monitor and how to get accurate readings at home.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Jai Raman explains aortic stenosis, what causes the heart’s aortic valve to narrow, how to recognise the symptoms, and what modern treatment options including TAVR now mean for patients.