Understanding your cholesterol levels - British Heart Foundation
Understanding your cholesterol levels Learn more about the different names and numbers on your cholesterol test results, and why it’s important to lower high cholesterol.
For some people, pain or tightness when having a heart attack is severe, while for others it’s uncomfortable. It may feel like heaviness, or a burning pain like indigestion. Dial 999 if you have any symptoms that could be
Cold hands and feet? 5 tips to improve circulation - BHF
Understand health Have cold hands and feet? Here are 5 tips to improve circulation We've combed through the evidence and come up with a list of dos (and dont's) on how to boost blood flow around your body.
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart has an electrical conduction system which makes your heart pump blood around your body. Arrhythmias are caused by an abnormality in that electrical conduction system, and can make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular way. Some arrhythmias are more serious than others.
3 breathing exercises to relieve stress - British Heart Foundation
Learn how deep breathing exercises can help you manage stress and support your heart health. We also break down three simple techniques, step-by-step.
The best and worst foods for high blood pressure - British Heart …
Eat well The best and worst foods for high blood pressure BHF Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor explains how choosing to eat fruits, vegetables and wholegrains while avoiding salty, sugary treats and alcohol can help keep hypertension in check.
Chest pain: what are the common causes? - British Heart Foundation
We explore the common symptoms and possible causes of chest pain, and explain when you should get medical help.
High cholesterol - symptoms, causes & levels - BHF
Get the facts about high cholesterol, from symptoms and causes, to what you can do to lower your cholesterol level.
Heart valve replacement surgery - British Heart Foundation
Information on what to expect from heart valve replacement surgery, types of surgery, recovery and life after.
How to read an echocardiogram report - British Heart Foundation
Understand health How to read an echocardiogram report I’ve been sent the report from my echocardiogram but I don’t understand all the terms, like left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) and ejection fraction (EF). What do these mean?