Te manawa Heart health

Your heart pumps blood around your body through your arteries and veins. The blood contains oxygen and nutrients that keep your body working. When something is wrong with your heart or blood vessels, it is known as heart disease.

Angina (chest pain)

Angina is chest pain caused by heart disease. It is when the arteries that carry blood to the heart have narrowed, so your heart cannot get the oxygen it needs to work. People with angina have a higher risk of having a heart attack.
Chest pain

Chest pain is common. If you or a member of your whānau has chest pain, it will likely be caused by something minor. But, chest pain can also be caused by a serious problem like a heart attack. It is important to find out the cause.
Heart attack

Anyone can have a heart attack – but it is more likely if you already have angina or other risk factors. Getting immediate treatment for a heart attack can reduce the damage to your heart and may even save your life.
Heart and diabetes checks

Heart and diabetes checks can help save lives — they let you know what your risk is and help you find ways to improve your health.
Other heart conditions

Find information on a list of heart issues on the Heart Foundation website.
High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure is when the force of your blood against your artery walls is too high, for too long. High blood pressure is diagnosed with a blood pressure test.