Understand your heart. One question at a time.
Patient-friendly guides to symptoms, investigations and treatment discussions. General information to support a more informed consultation.
Illustrative imageA possible heart attack: why prompt help matters
Recognise an emergency and know the next step.
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Illustrative imageAngiography and angioplasty: understanding the difference
One examines an artery; the other can treat a narrowing.
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Illustrative imageHeart block: symptoms and rhythm assessment
What heart block means, and how it differs from an artery blockage.
Read the guideIllustrative imageSymptoms that may need a coronary assessment
Chest discomfort and breathlessness need context, not a checklist diagnosis.
Read the guideIllustrative imageWhen to discuss heart symptoms with a doctor
A practical guide to arranging an appropriate assessment.
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Illustrative imageA normal echo with ongoing symptoms: what next?
Understanding what an echocardiogram can and cannot answer.
Read the guideIllustrative imageHeart valve symptoms: when to seek assessment
Valve problems are assessed through symptoms, examination and imaging.
Read the guideIllustrative imagePalpitations and arrhythmias, explained
Why recording the rhythm matters when your heartbeat feels different.
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Use the search box or topic filters above. Each guide explains a topic and includes links to its educational references.
Can these guides tell me what condition I have?
No. They provide background for a conversation with your clinician. Diagnosis and treatment require an individual assessment.
Can I bring a guide to my consultation?
Yes. Note the questions it raises, along with your symptoms, reports and medicines, so you can discuss them during your visit.
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