Problems with the heart can be life changing. Delays in treatment, incorrect diagnosis and inadequate treatment can all lead to injury which may otherwise have been avoided. Some examples of common heart problems include:
Hypertension (i.e. abnormally high blood pressure)
Arrhythmias (i.e. irregular heartbeat)
Aortic aneurysm (i.e. abnormal widening in the wall of the major blood vessel, the aorta)
Endocarditis (i.e. infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves)
Coronary heart disease, angina and heart attacks.