Useful Publications

Below are links to useful publications produced by the British Heart Foundation.

BHF Publications
Image Title Description
Heart Attack https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Heart-Attack-100x146.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Heart-Attack-150x218.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw 195px" /> Heart Attack – Your Quick Guide This short illustrated leaflet explains the symptoms and causes of a heart attack and answers some common questions.
Stroke https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Stroke-100x142.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Stroke-150x214.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 196px) 100vw 196px" /> Stroke – Your Quick Guide This short illustrated leaflet explains the symptoms and causes and types of stroke.
Living With Heart Failure https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure-100x131.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure-150x197.jpg 150w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure-200x263.jpg 200w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure-300x394.jpg 300w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure-450x591.jpg 450w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Living-With-Heart-Failure.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 228px) 100vw 228px" /> An Everyday Guide to Living With Heart Failure This booklet is for people with heart failure and their family and friends. It explains what heart failure is  –  what causes it –  the symptoms –  the possible treatments including medicines and what can be done to help keep the condition under control.
Cardiac Rehab https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cardiac-Rehab-100x143.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cardiac-Rehab-150x214.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 199px) 100vw 199px" /> Cardiac Rehabilitation – your quick guide This short illustrated leaflet explains what cardiac rehabilitation is and what happens on a programme.
Angiogram https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Angiogram-100x143.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Angiogram-150x215.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw 198px" /> Angiogram – your quick guide This short illustrated leaflet tells you what to expect if you're going to have a coronary angiogram.
Angioplasty https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Angioplasty-100x143.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Angioplasty-150x214.jpg 150w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Angioplasty-200x286.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 201px) 100vw 201px" /> Angioplasty – your quick guide This short illustrated leaflet tells you what to expect if you're going to have coronary angioplasty.
ECG https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ECG-100x142.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ECG-150x213.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw 198px" /> Electrocardiogram – your quick guide If you're having an ECG – or electrocardiogram – then this short illustrated leaflet tells you what to expect.
Pacemaker https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pacemaker-100x144.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pacemaker-150x217.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 196px) 100vw 196px" /> Pacemaker – your quick guide This short illustrated leaflet explains how a pacemaker works and answers some common questions about everyday life with a pacemaker.
ICD https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ICD-100x143.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ICD-150x214.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 198px) 100vw 198px" /> ICD – your quick guide This short illustrated leaflet explains how an ICD – or implantable cardioverter defibrillator works and answers some common questions about everyday life.
AF https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AF-100x145.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AF-150x218.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw 195px" /> Atrial fibrillation – your quick guide A short illustrated leaflet explaining what AF is –  what the symptoms are and how you can treat it.
Time to Quit https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit-100x145.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit-150x217.jpg 150w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit-200x290.jpg 200w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit-300x435.jpg 300w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit-450x652.jpg 450w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Quit.jpg 523w" sizes="(max-width: 207px) 100vw 207px" /> 10 minutes to change your life – Time to quit A very quick guide explaining why it's important to quit smoking. Talks about different ways to quit and how to find support.
Take Time Out https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Take-Time-Out-100x144.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Take-Time-Out-150x216.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 165px) 100vw 165px" /> 10 minutes to change your life – Take time out A quick guide to lowering your stress levels to keep your body and mind healthy.
Time to Eat Well https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Eat-Well-100x143.jpg 100w https://www.heartstartswallowfield.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Time-to-Eat-Well-150x215.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw 195px" /> 10 minutes to change your life – Time to eat well The BHF's quick and simple guide to what to eat and what not to eat to help keep your heart healthy.

All these publications together with many more can be found on the British Heart Foundation’s website.


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