Patient Information
This section aims to provide links to more detailed information for specific cardiac conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease causes narrowing and blocking in the coronary arteries which may result in chest pain and other symptoms. When needed treatment may involve coronary stenting or bypass surgery.
Heart Valve Disease
Valve disease can involve any of the heart four valves. The most common heart valve problems are mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis which may cause breathlessness and other symptoms.
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythm abnormalities may result in palpitations, light-headedness or blackouts. Many different types of heart rhythm abnormality occur which require different treatments. Click below to find out more at the Arrhythmia Alliance website.
Autonomic Dysfunction / POTS
Autonomic dysfunction can result in changes in control of heart rate and blood pressure leading to palpitations, light-headedness, blackouts and fatigue. Symptoms sometimes occur after viral illnesses - for example long COVID - and may be associated with other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood around the body. There are many causes of heart failure. Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue and signs of fluid retention such as ankle swelling.
Cardiomyopathy
Several types of cardiomyopathy may be seen. Common types include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy may run in families and some conditions can investigated with genetic testing.