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Septal Defect "Hole in the heart" Closures

WEBSeptal defects are openings in the wall (septum) of your heart. They are congenital, meaning you’re born with them. If you have an ASD, the opening occurs in the septum …

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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

WEBTakotsubo cardiomyopathy is a temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience. It’s also known as stress cardiomyopathy or …

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Pulmonary Hypertension

WEBPulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure affecting the arteries that supply blood to your lungs. If the arteries becomes narrow or stiff, your heart can struggle to …

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After Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting

WEBAfter you leave hospital, your cardiac rehabilitation team will be available for ongoing support as you recover. You can also contact the following organisations for support and …

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Coronary Angiogram

WEBCoronary artery disease occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart are built up with a fatty substance called plaque. This build up causes your arteries to become …

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Catheter Ablation

WEBThe catheter tip is placed at this location to produce a pulse of energy, which will scar tiny areas of heart tissue that are responsible for the abnormal heart rhythm. This will …

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Implantable Loop Recorder

WEBThe Implantable Loop Recorder is a low-risk procedure, performed by a specialist heart doctor (electrophysiologist). There may be initial bruising where the ILR was implanted - …

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Left Atrial Appendage Closure

WEBLeft atrial appendage closure is a procedure which closes off the opening of your left atrial appendage. Your left atrial appendage is a small pouch, shaped like a windsock, found …

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