Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease

Local Support and Information

Heartbeat Exercise Group (Batley)

An exercise programme developed for people recovering from a heart attack, open heart surgery or similar. Other people are welcome.

Meetings on Tuesday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Mr Ian Riley Tel: 01924 472137
Mobile: 07748215910
Email: ianfriley@hotmail.co.uk
Batley Baths and Recreation Centre,
Cambridge Street,
Batley,
WF17 5JH
1.30pm-2.30pm

Heartline - The Huddersfield and District Coronary Support Group

Self-support group for cardiac sufferers and their families. Activities include exercise and relaxation classes, indoor and outdoor bowling, home visiting, cardiac resuscitation training, leisure walking and swimming, with monthly social evenings.

Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.15pm (for 7.30pm).
Website: www.huddersfieldheartline.co.uk

For more information, contact:
Chair
Peter Bower
2 Oakdale Crescent ,
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3WE

Tel: 01484 642 664
Email: Chair@huddersfieldheartline.co.uk

British Heart Foundation

The British heart foundation is a registered charity which campaigns and raises awareness of heart disease across the UK.
For more information contact:

British Heart Foundation main telephone number: 020 7554 0000
Email: internet@bhf.org.uk
BHF Publications Order Line: 0870 600 6566

What is Coronary Heart Disease?

The heart is a powerful pump responsible for delivering blood to all vital organs through a complex network of arteries and veins. It is essential that your heart, veins and arteries stay in good condition. Arteries have different names depending on what part of the body they supply; those supplying the heart itself are called coronary arteries. When these arteries are affected the result is Coronary Heart Disease.
Coronary Heart Disease results from the coronary arteries becoming narrowed with fatty deposits on the inside wall. This narrowing reduces the flow of blood to the heart and increases the chances of blood clots blocking the artery which could result in a heart attack.

How can you look after your heart?

You can help to look after your heart by:

  • Having your cholesterol level checked regularly, as people with high cholesterol are in danger of having a heart attack
  • Giving up smoking. Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to help yourself
  • Try to relax - take some time out to relax and have some quiet time to yourself. You might want to try using self-help books on meditation and relaxation or try some alternative therapies
  • Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Having high blood pressure can be a major risk factor in coronary heart disease
  • Take regular exercise - which will help you to lose weight, lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels. You need to speak to a qualified fitness instructor to develop a programme that will suit your needs
  • Making lifestyle changes- to help you to manage your condition. You can speak to your GP, practice nurse or health trainer about this