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Pacemaker implantation is a relatively common heart procedure. We answer your most frequently asked questions about the implantation process and the recovery.

Congenital aortic valve stenosis is a condition where someone is born with an aortic valve that cannot open fully. Sometimes it's called valvular aortic stenosis or aortic stenosis.

Trusted info from the British Heart Foundation on what is pericarditis, pericarditis symptoms and treatment. Plus tips and support for while you recover.

Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, Lisa Artis, says quality sleep is essential for heart health and warns that everyday habits like irregular bedtimes and screen-time before bed can stop you getting the best rest.

Discover what personalised medicine is, and how it could help people with heart conditions. Find out now.

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University of Bristol | Professor Russell Jago

We know that physical exercise helps to reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease in both adults and children, by helping to control risk factors for the disease – weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. However, despite these health...

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University of Leeds | Dr Sarah C Calaghan

Statins are medicines taken by millions of people in the UK as an effective way to lower their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. However, some people who take statins develop a side-effect that causes muscle pain and weakness, part...

You can tell if you have a regular or irregular heart rate by checking your pulse. This page will show you how to find and check your pulse.

Darrel Francis, Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London, answers a question about whether CRT pacemakers can help heart failure patients.

Are you training for a marathon or sporting event? Find out what foods will help fuel your journey.