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Our Dedicated Heart Nurses offer one-to-one support and guidance to members about their condition.
Being diagnosed with a cardiac condition can be a very worrying time and having information and support to hand can really help. Our nurses have compiled this centre to provide you with information about different heart conditions, potential treatment options and support available to you.
Got a question you'd like an answer to, then why not ask our expert panel here.
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Your questions about statins…
Statins are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK, with over seven million of us taking them to lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, aka ‘bad’ cholesterol) in the blood.
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10 health benefits of stopping smoking
Smoking’s bad for your health, but exactly how does quitting make life better? Here are 10 ways your health will improve when you stop smoking.
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Fluttering in my rib cage | Ask an expert | Health information | AXA Health
The fluttering feeling in your rib cage could be heart palpitations.
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Pulsating femoral artery
Your husband’s symptom is suggestive of the femoral artery pulsating. The femoral artery runs down the inside of the thigh initially and then continues down the front of the leg.
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What is the cause of heart failure?
There is no 'one' cause of heart failure, and it may be due to a number of different problems or conditions affecting the heart at the same time.
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Headaches when I wake or after I shower - is low BP to blame?
Headaches are not commonly associated with low blood pressure...
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Warfarin and mechanical valves
Warfarin is an anticoagulant that has been successfully used in the UK for many years...
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Cholesterol level of 5.8mmol/L
Total cholesterol of 5.8mmols/l is higher than recommended, but could be reduced with simple diet and lifestyle changes rather than medical treatment. AXA Health expert, Jason Webb explains.
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Why do blood test results and reference ranges vary?
Blood test reference ranges can vary between different laboratories...
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What are the best cholesterol lowering foods?
The following options that we have selected for you are backed by the BDA and Heart UK, as helpful measures that could help aid the reduction of cholesterol in the body.
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Fasting vs non-fasting blood tests
A 2012 study showed that there was, indeed, minimal difference between a fasting and non-fasting cholesterol blood test...
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How can I quit taking Concor 5mg
How can I quit taking Concor 5mg (aka bisprolol) safely?
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Shadow on my heart and left ventricle damage
A shadow on the heart could mean that a blood clot has built up inside the heart...
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I wake up at night shaking with my heart racing…
Waking up shaking with the symptoms you describe is most likely to be caused by one of the following...
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I have high sodium levels of 146 in my blood
The normal range for sodium levels in the blood is 135-145 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). AXA Health expert Jason Webb explains the symptoms, causes and implications of a raised sodium level (146 mmol/L or above), known as hypernatremia.
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Soluble form of aspirin
Aspirin 75mg is available in a dispersible form and an enteric-coated form as you are aware.
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How can I lower my mcv blood count?
You have had a slightly raised mcv for a few years now which is stable (not worsening) and has not been found to be due to anything serious.
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Can I stop taking statins having lost weight
The really good news is that if you lose 10kg in weight (if you’re overweight) you can reduce your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol by about 15% and increase your ‘good’ HDL cholesterol by about 8%.
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How much salt should you eat per day?
We need a certain amount of salt in our diet for good health, but too much salt can cause high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, Here we look at how to get the balance right.
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What is a ‘Health Check’ or medical MOT?
Find out what's involved, which conditions it aims to prevent, and who is eligible.
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