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Heart disease health centre
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If you're trying to learn about heart disease, you're probably swamped with a lot of information. Here's a guide to help you find the facts you need, when you need them. You'll find links to heart disease causes, symptoms, tests, treatments, support and more.
What is heart disease?
- How the heart works
- What is heart disease?
Are You at Risk?
- Risk factors for heart disease
- Women and heart disease
- Metabolic syndrome

