Medical Information

An aortic valve replacement is a major operation and will only be carried out if you're well enough to have surgery. Preparing for the operation In the weeks before the…

An aortic valve replacement is used to treat conditions affecting the aortic valve. These are known as aortic valve diseases. The 2 main aortic valve diseases are: aortic stenosis – where the valve is narrowed,…

An aortic valve replacement is a type of open heart surgery used to treat problems with the heart's aortic valve. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood out from…

It's normal for children and young people to feel worried or anxious from time to time – such as when they're starting school or nursery, or moving to a new…

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect how someone thinks, perceives, feels or relates to others. Antisocial personality disorder is a particularly challenging type of personality disorder characterised by impulsive, irresponsible…

Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or stings. They're also sometimes used to prevent motion sickness, to treat feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), and…

Antifungal medicines are used to treat fungal infections, which most commonly affect your skin, hair and nails. You can get some antifungal medicines from a pharmacy without needing a GP…

Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) that needs emergency treatment. It occurs in less than 1% of people with APS. In…

Treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) aims to reduce your risk of developing more blood clots. Medication As part of your treatment you'll be prescribed anticoagulant medicine such as warfarin, or an antiplatelet medication…

An accurate diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is important because blood clots can have serious consequences. Diagnosis of APS is based on the results of specific blood tests and a medical assessment. If APS is…