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Leaky or narrowed heart valves stop your heart from effectively pumping blood. Find out what symptoms this can cause, what a murmur is and common causes of heart valve disease.

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Find out how doctors diagnose atrial fibrillation (AF) and learn about the treatments used to prevent complications and manage AF symptoms.

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is a condition often triggered by physical or emotional stress. Read about takotsubo symptoms and treatment, and hear from others who’ve experienced it.

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Find out how other families and whānau support their loved ones after a diagnosis of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, or other heart disease.

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An ICD is a device that helps people with dangerously irregular heart rhythms. Find out what happens when you get an ICD and how it might affect your life.

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…how the salt we eat impacts our risk of heart disease. Whether it’s sea salt, rock salt or table salt, most of us could do with eating less. The good news is you can retrain your taste buds to enjoy less salt while still enjoying meals that are packed with…

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A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. Here we explain the signs, symptoms and causes of a cardiac arrest and explain what to do in the event of this medical emergency.

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A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation will have life-long effects and you may have worries about what your condition means for the future. Read our tips for managing your condition so you can continue to lead a full and active life.

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Meat is a hot topic and there are plenty of conflicting headlines out there. The Heart Foundation reviewed the science on red meat and poultry, to help you know what’s best for your heart health.

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Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac that surrounds the heart. Find out what causes pericarditis and learn about its diagnosis and treatment.

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The flu (influenza) puts people with heart conditions at risk of serious illness. Even people without diagnosed heart conditions are more likely to have a heart attack after the flu. A flu vaccination reduces your chance of getting sick and going to hospital.

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Simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your blood pressure. Here we give you some tips to lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

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