Heart Conditions

The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels. The heart is a vital organ and the health of your entire cardiovascular system is extremely important. There are lots of ways that the cardiovascular system can become damaged and cause issues with your health, sometimes these issues can be fatal like in the case of a stroke or heart attack. We usually have good control over the health of our cardiovascular system. For example, improved lifestyle choices can help with issues like hypertension (high blood pressure), but unfortunately there are cardiovascular related diseases, like leukaemia (blood cancer), that cannot be prevented. The resources under this section should provide you with guidance on various heart related health issues.

 

The British Heart Foundation

HEART UK

Heart Research UK

Cardiovascular Disease NHS

A stroke is a medical emergency where part of the blood supply to the brain is cut off. This section is about stroke and related conditions such as aphasia. It is critical for survival that you are able to spot if you or a loved one is having a stroke. The resources in this section cover all information related to stroke including risk factors, symptoms, related conditions, and finding support.

 

 

 

 

It is important to remember FAST:

FACE - Have their face, eyes, or mouth dropped? Can they smile? 

ARMS - Can they keep both arms lifted above their head? 

SPEECH - Can they talk? Is their speech garbled or slurred? 

TIME - Call 999 immediately if you suspect you or someone else have suffered a stroke. 

 

The British Heart Foundation

HEART UK

Heart Research UK

Stroke Association

Different Strokes

A Stroke of Luck

Headway

Heart Attack NHS

Heart Failure NHS 

Stroke NHS

Cardiology Services in Epsom and St Helier