Health Conditions
Heart & Circulation
Information based on NHS and other UK health sources.
Health condition
High blood pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) usually has no symptoms, but over time it raises the risk of serious problems such as heart attack and stroke. It can often be lowered with lifestyle changes and, where needed, medicine.
Health conditionStroke
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical emergency that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Acting FAST and calling 999 saves lives.
Health conditionHigh cholesterol
High cholesterol is a high level of fatty substances in the blood. It usually has no symptoms, but raises the risk of heart attack and stroke — and it can often be lowered.