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Updated guidance for doctors on heart valve diseases
In 2021, leading heart experts in Europe created updated guidelines to help doctors care for people with heart valve disease. These guidelines explain how to properly diagnose the condition, decide when treatment is needed, and choose the best treatment
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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7428554/
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/getting-treatment/clinical-trials
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Clinical studies: How to distinguish fake news from real facts
Are you dependent on medication or other medical aids and would like to find out about their scientific background? There are many clinical studies on drugs and medical devices - but what is actua
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/things-to-think-about-before-your-cardiologist-appointment (accessed on 26.06.2025)
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Well prepared for your consultation
The consultation with the doctor is an important appointment. However, strong emotions and nervousness make it difficult for many patients to absorb all the important information from the consultation. Find out here what options there are for preparing for the consultation so t
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-chd/
https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/selfmanagement/resources-for-people-living-with-a-long-term-health-condition/heart-conditions/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng106/resources/chronic-heart-failure-in-adults-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-66141541311685
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Coronary heart disease & heart failure
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the main causes of heart failure, alongside high blood pres
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng106
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng106/chapter/Recommendations
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Overweight and obesity in heart failure
For a long time, people thought that carrying a few extra kilos might actually help during illness, because the body had more energy reserves to draw on. But we now know that being overweight or obese can increase the risk of many health problems—especially heart disease. So, what’s
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-chd/
https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthwellbeing/selfmanagement/resources-for-people-living-with-a-long-term-health-condition/heart-conditions/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng106/resources/chronic-heart-failure-in-adults-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-66141541311685
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng196/informationforpublic
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Heart failure and atrial fibrillation often go hand in hand
Heart failure a
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https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/chronic-heart-failure/
https://primarycare.northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DOAC-initiation-and-monitoring-template-NEL_04.2024.pdf
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Blood thinners - so that the blood does not stagnate
Many people with chronic heart disease have to take blood-thinning medication. You can read here how the various medicines work and for whom they are necessa
