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.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Jai Raman explains what coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves, who needs it, how it compares to stenting, and what to expect from surgery and recovery.
A high calcium score can feel like devastating news, but a number without context is rarely good medicine. Here is what your result actually means and what happens next.
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, a signal that deserves attention. Here is what it feels like, what causes it, and how it is treated.
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.
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.