A narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, most commonly caused by a build-up of fatty plaque over time.

A cardiac arrhythmia is a condition that occurs when your heart beats too fast, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. A person will often feel an irregularity of the heart beat and this symptom is called a palpitation.

Your doctor may tell you your blood pressure is elevated if it is consistently above a healthy level. If so, they can advise you about lifestyle changes that can help, and whether they believe you will benefit from medicine. About 1 in 3 Australian adults have high blood pressure.

A narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, most commonly caused by a build-up of fatty plaque over time.

Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is a common type of arrhythmia which causes the heart to beat irregularly and often fast.

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease, or heart disease occurs when a build-up of plaque in the arteries restricts blood flow to the heart. It’s the most common form of heart disease diagnosed in Australia.