Cardiac Information for Patients and Carers

What is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) develops when the artery supplying blood to the heart becomes partially or wholly blocked.  It’s often caused by fatty deposits building up on the inside lining of the arteries.  This can cause symptoms of chest pain and angina but it can also result in heart attack or heart failure, if the blood supply to the heart is stopped for long enough.

Heart disease is a concern for everyone.  Research suggests there are just over 2.6 million people living with the condition in the UK.  The older you are, the more likely you are to have heart disease.  It affects about one in four men and one in five women aged 75 and over.

The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable.  There are small changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle which can significantly reduce your risk of developing CHD in the future, or having another heart attack.  Keeping your heart healthy will also have other health benefits such as reducing your risk of stroke.

Click here for common Coronary Heart Disease symptoms

Click here for ways to be help prevent Coronary Heart Disease

Click here for more in depth cardiac information from the British Heart Foundation

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