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High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is usually defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above. Learn more about this condition and how it's treated.
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Heart palpitations
Heart palpitations are heartbeats that can become noticeable. Find out what causes them.
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Heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition, but it does not actually mean that your heart has failed. It means that your heart is not pumping blood around your body very efficiently. Learn about the symptoms and treatments of this condition.
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Heart block
A heart block is when the electrical impulses that control the beating of the heart muscle are disrupted. Find out about the symptoms of this condition and how it's treated.
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate. Learn about why it's used, how it's performed and the risks and alternatives.
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Pacemaker implantation
Information on having a pacemaker fitted, a relatively common heart procedure.
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Mastectomy
A mastectomy is an operation to remove the breast. It's used to treat breast cancer in women or men. Learn about how it's performed and recovery.
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Lung transplant
A lung transplant is an operation to remove and replace a diseased lung with a healthy human lung from a donor.
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Lumbar decompression surgery
Lumbar decompression surgery is used to treat compressed nerves in the lower spine. Learn about when it's used and its risks.
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Liver transplant
A liver transplant is an operation to remove a diseased or damaged liver and replace it with a healthy one.