Health conditions: Heart and circulation
Plain-English guides to 5 guides in the heart and circulation group, for Pakistan: symptoms, when to see a doctor, treatment and the medicines used, with official DRAP prices.
General health information only. These pages give no doses and do not replace a doctor. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
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All heart and circulation guides
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm problem that makes the heartbeat irregular and often fast. It can cause palpitations, tiredness and breathlessness,…
Coronary artery disease (angina)
Coronary artery disease happens when fatty deposits narrow the arteries that feed the heart. It often causes angina (chest pain or tightness on effort)…
Heart failure
Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it should. It does not mean the heart has stopped.…
High cholesterol (dyslipidaemia)
High cholesterol (dyslipidaemia) means there is too much fat in the blood, mainly LDL or bad cholesterol. It causes no symptoms but slowly clogs…
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure (hypertension) means the force of blood against your artery walls stays too high. It usually causes no symptoms, but over years…
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