Holding handsUnderstanding Heart Conditions

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a heart problem, you may be feeling alarmed, overwhelmed or anxious about the future.

Sometimes, just knowing the facts can help you come to terms with it, so you can feel more in control.

Information about the heart can be complex. We've broken it down to help you find what you need.

How Your Heart Works 

To fully understand what's wrong with your heart, you may find it helpful to see how a healthy heart works. This section explains how your heart pumps blood around your body. 

More about How Your Heart Works

Types of Heart Conditions 

Understanding your heart problem can help you to feel less anxious about your condition and can help you to come to terms with it. Find out more about conditions that affect the heart. 

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Heart Terms 

You might not have understood all the medical terms that you hear when talking to doctors or nurses. Get our jargon buster of heart terms. 

More about Heart Terms

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