Heart palpitations are an unpleasant feeling of the heart beating, which can include the feeling of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat. Palpitations can be triggered by exercise, medication, stress or, rarely, an underlying heart condition.…

Supraventricular tachycardia is an abnormally rapid heart rhythm that can be in excess of 200 beats per minute. It is caused by an interruption to the heart’s normal electrical circuit. Treatment options aim to restore this electrical activity.…

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, is when the heart fails to effectively pump blood around the body. It may lead to tiredness, shortness of breath and leg swelling. It can be caused by many conditions. However, medications, surgery and lifestyle changes can help manage this condition.…

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can have no symptoms but may lead to life threatening conditions. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. If you have hypertension, lifestyle changes and medications can help control your blood pressure.…

A heart attack is a medical emergency caused by a sudden stoppage of blood flow to your heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease. Symptoms vary and may include mild to severe chest pain. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack, it is important to seek prompt medical treatment.…

Angina refers to a feeling of pressure, tightness or pain in the chest which occurs when there is poor blood flow to the heart muscle. This is usually the result of cholesterol and fat deposits narrowing the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle. Lifestyle changes, medications and/or surgery can treat the condition.…