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Aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the aorta affecting 1-2% of men over 65. Learn about AAA screening, EVAR vs. open surgical repair, size thresholds for intervention, and how to recognise rupture.
Cardiac arrhythmias affect millions worldwide, ranging from benign palpitations to life-threatening ventricular fibrillation. Learn about ECG diagnosis, atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular arrhythmias, cardioversion, ablation, and implantable defibrillators.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the world's leading cause of death, affecting 200 million people globally. Atherosclerotic plaques narrow coronary arteries, causing angina and heart attack. Learn about stents, bypass surgery, and risk factor management.
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when coronary artery blockage causes heart muscle death. It is the leading cause of death globally — 7 million deaths per year. Primary PCI within 90 minutes saves lives and limits damage.
Heart failure affects 64 million people worldwide, causing breathlessness, oedema, and exercise intolerance. Learn about HFrEF vs HFpEF, NYHA classification, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, sacubitril/valsartan, SGLT2 inhibitors, ICD/CRT devices, and acute decompensated heart failure management.
Heart valve disease affects 2.5% of adults, causing valvular stenosis or regurgitation. Aortic stenosis is the most common in the elderly. TAVR allows catheter-based valve replacement. Untreated severe aortic stenosis has 50% 2-year mortality after symptoms develop.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is the leading preventable cause of cardiovascular death. Defined as BP ≥130/80 mmHg (AHA) or ≥140/90 mmHg (NICE/ESH). Learn about lifestyle interventions, antihypertensive drug classes, and target blood pressure.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 200 million people globally. Atherosclerosis narrows the limb arteries causing intermittent claudication. Learn about ABI testing, angioplasty, bypass surgery, and critical limb ischaemia.
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