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Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a rare and potentially fatal type of heart infection.
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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.
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Aspirin: low dose to prevent heart attacks and stroke
NHS medicines information on low-dose aspirin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Angina
Find out about angina, a type of chest pain caused by the heart not getting enough blood.
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Risks
As with all types of surgery, coronary angioplasty carries a risk of complications.
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
Find out about supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a condition where your heart suddenly beats much faster than normal.
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Newborn physical examination
It checks things such as their eyes and heart for any problems that might need treatment.
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Digoxin: a medicine to treat heart problems
NHS medicines information on digoxin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Find out about Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition that can cause the heart to beat abnormally fast.
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Why they're used
Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angiography can provide important information about the heart and the surrounding blood vessels supplying it.