Cardiac Screening

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, killing more people than TB, HIV and malaria combined. Globally, heart disease is responsible for over 17.3 million deaths a year.

Heart Disease & Stroke: A detailed guide

What is heart disease? The blanket term ‘heart disease’ refers to several types of heart conditions, each of which has its own treatment and symptoms.

What is heart disease? In general, heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its vessels, muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contraction.

Heart Disease and Stroke Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contractions.

Q: What are the symptoms of heart disease?
Many heart diseases can be ‘silent’, only being diagnosed when you experience symptoms. Some of these include chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, and swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen or neck veins.

Heart Disease and Stroke Info Sheet

Heart disease quick facts: The blanket term ‘heart disease’ refers to several types of heart conditions, each of which has its own treatment and symptoms. In general, heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its vessels, muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contraction.