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.
Most people who have had a stent have never actually seen one. This article opens the box, explaining what a coronary stent is made of, how it is delivered, and what it does.
A left bundle branch block is an electrical finding on an ECG, not a blocked artery. Prof. Peter Barlis explains what it means, what causes it, and when it matters.
A slow heart rate is often a sign of good fitness, but bradycardia can also reflect underlying electrical disease that needs attention. Here is how to tell the difference.
Ventricular ectopic beats are one of the most common causes of palpitations, and one of the most reassuring findings in cardiology. Here is what they are and what they mean.
Takotsubo feels exactly like a heart attack, but the coronary arteries are open, and in most cases the heart recovers completely within weeks. Here is why the coronary arteries are open, and why the heart almost always recovers.
Coming home after a heart attack raises questions that don’t always get answered in hospital. This article covers what to expect and how to move forward with confidence.
Atherosclerosis is the underlying process behind most heart attacks and strokes. Here is what drives it, and what you can do to slow it down.
Modern treatment has transformed heart failure with reduced ejection fraction into one of the most treatable conditions in cardiology. Here is what modern treatment can achieve, and why quadruple therapy is now the standard of care.
Blood clots are one of the body’s essential protective mechanisms, but when they form in the wrong place, the consequences can be serious. Here is what you need to know about blood clots and how they are treated.