Conditions, diagnosis and procedures

The British Heart Foundation have produced lots of information and support for patients with heart and circulatory conditions. Click the relevant links to find resources such as booklets, quick guides, and videos.

Conditions

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with a heart problem, you may be feeling worried, overwhelmed or anxious.

Sometimes, understanding your heart problem and knowing the facts can help you come to terms with it and help you to feel less worried.

Angina

Atherosclerosis

Atrial fibrillation

Coronary artery spasm

Familial hypercholesterolaemia

Heart attack

Heart rhythms

Heart valve disease

Having a test for a heart condition or undergoing treatment can be scary. Our resources provide you with the information and support that you need.

Tests

Angiogram

Blood tests

Cardiac MRI

Chest X-ray

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Echocardiograph (Echo)

Myocardial perfusion scan (myoview)

Treatments

Ablation

Cardioversion

Coronary angioplasty and stents

Coronary bypass surgery– age restricted video, requires log in.

Heart transplant

Heart valve surgery– age restricted video, requires log in.

ICD

Pacemakers

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)