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  • Congenital heart disease - Symptoms

    Congenital heart disease can have a range of symptoms, because the condition refers to several different types of heart defect.

  • Congenital heart disease - Prevention

    As so little is known about the causes of congenital heart disease, there's no guaranteed way of avoiding having a baby with the condition.

  • Congenital heart disease - Diagnosis

    In many cases, congenital heart disease is diagnosed in a baby during pregnancy. However, a diagnosis may sometimes only be confirmed after the birth.

  • Congenital heart disease - Complications

    People with congenital heart disease have an increased risk of developing further problems. Many children with the condition have delayed development.

  • Congenital heart disease - Causes

    Congenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the heart’s normal development. It usually happens during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy.

  • Type 2 diabetes - Health problems

    You need to watch your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, foot problems and eye problems.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Find out why a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) may be needed, what it involves, how long it takes to recover and the associated risks.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Find out about leading a healthy lifestyle after having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), including eating healthily and taking regular exercise.

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

    Read about the alternatives to having a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). In some cases, it may be possible to have a coronary angioplasty.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Causes

    Find out what causes pulmonary hypertension. There are a number of underlying conditions that can make the pressure inside the pulmonary arteries increase.