Information and support
If you have questions about your heart health or want reliable information about managing a condition, we're here to help.
For all your heart health questions, big or small.
Your top heart health questions answered
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Heart health information, tips and support
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How to look after your heart
Risk factors
Did you know high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease?
CPR and defibrillators: how to save a life
Use our resources to learn how to do lifesaving CPR and how to use a defibrillator when someone is having a cardiac arrest.
How your heart works
Learn about the structure of your heart, how it pumps blood around your body and why it's important to take care of it.
Your heart rate
Find out what a normal heart rate is, how to measure it and what can cause it to change.
Treatments
There are many treatment options available for heart and circulatory conditions. We can help you better understand your treatment.
Tests
Most tests used to diagnose conditions are common, painless and do not take long to do. Get information on different tests and what to expect.
Support for healthcare professionals
Support and resources to help you in your role
We offer a wide range of resources and information to help you deliver the best cardiovascular care to your patients.
Heart health booklets
Our leaflets and booklets have all the information you need to help you better support your patients.
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Our Heart Matters newsletter offers updates, information and resources to help you provide essential care for patients.
Funding for cardiovascular professionals
We provide support for cardiovascular researchers with fellowships, grants and excellence awards at all career stages.
10 facts about statins you may not know
Statins are widely prescribed but have also generated controversy. Stay on top of the latest research and evidence around this drug.
Tips for better communication with patients
Healthcare professionals from primary and secondary care share 16 expert tips on building positive relationships with patients.