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Chest pain or sudden severe symptoms? Do not wait.

Chest Pain / Emergency?
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Patient education

Heart Health Academy

Articles, videos, infographics, guides and checklists — each item dated, referenced and medically reviewed before publication.

Emergency

Heart Attack

Recognising warning symptoms and why every minute matters.

Risk factors

Hypertension

Measuring, understanding and controlling blood pressure.

Risk factors

Cholesterol

What lipid results mean and how they affect your arteries.

Risk factors

Diabetes & Heart Disease

Why blood glucose control protects the heart.

Conditions

Heart Failure

Daily weight, salt, fluids and warning signs.

Conditions

Arrhythmias

Understanding palpitations and irregular heartbeats.

Conditions

Valve Disease

How valve problems are monitored over time.

Lifestyle

Healthy Nutrition

Practical, affordable heart-healthy eating in Egypt.

Lifestyle

Exercise

Safe activity levels before and after cardiac events.

Lifestyle

Smoking Cessation

The fastest single win for your cardiovascular health.

Lifestyle

Stress & Heart Health

Sleep, stress and their effect on the heart.

Populations

Women's Heart Health

Symptoms and risks that can differ in women.

Populations

Older Adults

Medication safety and activity in later life.

Safety

Medication Safety

Taking cardiac medication correctly and safely.

Procedures

Before & After Procedures

Preparation and recovery explained step by step.

Prevention

Family Heart Health

Inherited risk and screening the family.

Reference sources: WHO, ESC, AHA, ACC, NICE and peer-reviewed literature. AI-generated text is never published as medical guidance without human medical review.
This website provides general health information and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Emergency symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Warning signs you must never ignore

  • Chest pain, pressure or tightness lasting more than a few minutes
  • Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
  • Sudden breathlessness, cold sweat or nausea
  • Fainting or a very fast, irregular heartbeat

Call the ambulance on 123 immediately.

Questions patients ask