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.
The best and worst foods for high blood pressure | BHF - BHF
WEBThis can help you to manage your weight, which is helpful in lowering blood pressure. Tip: Choose chicken, turkey, fish, eggs and beans instead of red and processed meats. 4. Low-fat dairy. Including milk and dairy foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet could help with lowering blood pressure.
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.
How do I lower my cholesterol? Your 5 top questions answered
WEBFibre. Eating high-fibre food can also help to lower your cholesterol. Fibre helps reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed into the blood stream from your digestive system (also known as the intestine). Some ways you can eat more fibre include; eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
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 ...
Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst - BHF - British Heart …
WEB4. Bran flakes. Bran flakes, mixed grain or malted wheat cereals are wholegrain cereals, which means they are high in fibre. Wholegrains are good for your digestion and your heart. While these cereals are healthier than low-fibre cereals, they …
Heart health questions, information and support - BHF
WEBFind your nearest BHF shop, and book and clothing bank. Read the most comprehensive statistics on the effects, prevention, treatment, and costs of heart and circulatory diseases in the UK. We pick up furniture and electrical items from your home for free. The items you donate are sold in our stores to help fund our lifesaving research.
Arrhythmias - Abnormal heart rhythms - BHF - British Heart …
WEBAn arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart is controlled by a conduction system which sends out electrical impulses. This causes a heartbeat. Arrhythmias are caused by a problem in this conduction system, which can make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular way. There are different types of arrhythmia, the most ...
Aortic aneurysm, dissection and rupture - BHF
WEBAn aortic aneurysm is a swelling or bulging at any point along the aorta. The types of aortic aneurysm are defined according to where they occur. The most common place is in the abdomen (your tummy area) called an abdominal aortic aneurysm or AAA for short. Less frequently, an aneurysm can occur in the chest and is called a thoracic aortic ...
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.
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