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Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment There's currently no cure for corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and no treatment to slow it down, but there are lots of things that can be done to…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment It can be difficult to diagnose corticobasal degeneration (CBD), as there's no single test for it, and the condition can have similar symptoms to a…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment People with corticobasal degeneration (CBD) develop a range of difficulties with movement, speech, memory and swallowing. The condition tends to develop gradually, which means it can be…

Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a rare condition that can cause gradually worsening problems with movement, speech, memory and swallowing. It's often also called corticobasal syndrome…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention There are several ways you can reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention It's possible to lead a full life after having heart surgery or problems like a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation programme Cardiac rehabilitation,…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Treatment for coronary heart disease (CHD) can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further problems. CHD can be managed…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually diagnosed after a risk assessment and some further tests. Risk assessment If a GP thinks you…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the arteries around the heart…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease or coronary…