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Taking care of your heart

Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer in the UK. But medical advances mean that having heart disease is no longer a death sentence and there are lots of things that you can do to reduce your risk. Visit our useful contacts list for organisations that can help.

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In Heart disease

Heart attack treatment

About heart disease

What are the signs and symptoms?
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Tests and scans

How will your heart problem be investigated?
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Prevention

How screening and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk
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Treatment

You may be be treated with drugs, or need surgery

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