The information in this heart section has been written by senior Consultant Cardiologists and Consultant Cardiac Surgeons who are all acknowledged heart experts. The articles listed below explain heart disease, and discuss the diagnosis and latest treatment options for common heart conditions.

Nearly 80% of patients with type 2 diabetes also suffer from a cardiovascular illness, the most common of which is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). It is estimated that diabetes is a contributin factor in approximately 10–15% of patients admitted to hospital with a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and 20% of patients with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).