10 signs you might have heart and circulatory disease - BHF
WEBLearn more about heart attack symptoms in women. 4. Feeling sweaty. Working up a sweat because it's a hot day or you’ve been to the gym is nothing to worry about. However, you should call 999 for an ambulance if you start to feel hot and clammy along with chest pains, as it could be a heart attack. 5. Choking feeling.
Low blood pressure (hypotension): symptoms and causes - BHF
WEBBlood loss: being dehydrated, donating blood or severe injuries can lead to a drop in blood volume and therefore lower blood pressure. Medical emergencies: septic shock (when bacteria from an infection enters the blood stream) and anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction) can cause dangerously low blood pressure.
Your heart rate - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBSlow heart rate (bradycardia) A heart rate below 60 bpm while resting is too slow for most people. A slow heart rate, also known as bradycardia, can be normal for people like athletes who are very fit. If you have a slow heart rate and are experiencing symptoms like fainting and tiredness, you should make an appointment with your GP.
What is a normal pulse rate? - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBYour pulse rate, also known as your heart rate, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. A normal resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute, but it can vary from minute to minute. Your age and general health can also affect your pulse rate, so it’s important to remember that a ‘normal’ pulse can vary from ...
Coronary heart disease (Ischaemic heart disease) - types, causes ...
WEBCoronary heart disease (CHD) is when your coronary arteries become narrowed by fatty material within their walls. These arteries supply your heart with blood containing high levels of oxygen. Over time, a fatty material called atheroma (sometimes known as plaque) can build up inside your coronary arteries. This process is called atherosclerosis.
Low blood pressure - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBHealth conditions; low blood pressure can be a symptom of conditions like Parkinson's disease, diabetes and other heart conditions. Blood loss; losing a lot of blood from an injury or internal bleeding reduces blood volume leading to a severe drop in blood pressure. Pregnancy; blood vessels can expand in the first stages of pregnancy.
Chest pain: what are the common causes? | BHF - BHF
WEBLess common but serious causes of chest pain. Less common but serious causes of chest pain include aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism and spontaneous coronary artery dissection (also known as SCAD).If you experience any of the symptoms associated with these conditions, you should phone 999 immediately to get medical help.
Palpitations - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBPalpitations feel like your heart is racing, pounding, fluttering or like you have missed heartbeats. Palpitations can last seconds, minutes or longer. You may feel this in your chest, neck, or throat. Palpitations can happen at anytime, even if you are resting or doing normal activities. Although they can be unpleasant, palpitations are common ...
Statins – your questions answered - BHF - British Heart Foundation
WEBIn the UK there are five statins available on prescription: atorvastatin. fluvastatin. pravastatin. rosuvastatin. simvastatin. Some statins are stronger at lowering your cholesterol than other statins at the same dose. For example, 10mg of atorvastatin has a stronger cholesterol-lowering effect than 10mg of simvastatin.
Knowing your blood pressure - BHF
WEBThese days, high blood pressure is usually diagnosed after you’ve used an ambulatory or home blood pressure monitor. An ambulatory monitor is worn for 24 hours, with a cuff around the upper arm and an electronic device attached to your belt to record the data, which your GP can download onto a computer. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ...