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  • Heart block

    Heart block is a condition where the heart beats more slowly or with an abnormal rhythm. Find out what causes it and how it's treated.

  • Beta blockers

    Read about a group of medicines called beta blockers, including what they're used for, side effects and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.

  • Pulmonary embolism

    Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

  • Empyema

    Empyema is the medical term for pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity. They can form if a bacterial infection is left untreated, or if it fails to fully respond to treatment. The term empyema is most commonly used to refer to pus-filled pockets that develop ....

  • Acute cholecystitis

    Read about acute cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. It usually occurs when a gallstone blocks the cystic duct.

  • Pacemaker implantation - Why it's performed

    Find out why a pacemaker is often recommended for people with heart problems such as atrial fibrillation, heart block, and those at risk of cardiac arrest.

  • Hysterectomy - How it's performed

    There are different types of hysterectomy. The operation you have will depend on the reason for surgery and how much of your womb and reproductive system can safely be left in place.

  • Gallstones

    Gallstones can cause serious problems if they block a bile duct or move into another part of the digestive system.

  • Heart attack

    Find out about heart attacks, a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.

  • Decongestants

    Decongestants are medicines that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). Find out about the different types and who can take them.