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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart beat which can lead to blood clots and strokes. This article looks the causes of the condition and what treatment is available.

Lifestyle, dietary changes, and medication are often necessary after a heart attack. This article provides an in depth overview of what measures can be taken to prevent another coronary event.

Angina is chest pain which can be the result of exercise. The condition is a risk factor for a heart attack, however, the condition can be successfully treated.

An outline explaining this common symptom and tests that may be needed to clarify the diagnosis.

A mitral valve prolapse can cause a heart murmur, and can be serious in some cases. This article outlines the levels of severity.

This article is based on an overview of risk factors for heart disease outlined by Heart Foundation medical director Dr Boyd Swinburn at a recent women's healthy heart conference in New Zealand.