Heart, blood and circulation
From your heart beat to your blood flow, our experts share information on conditions, symptoms and treatments. Plus, get advice to keep everything healthy and working as it should.
How can we help you?
Concerned about symptoms?
With or without insurance, we can help you
If you’re a Bupa health insurance customer
You have unlimited access to GPs and nurses around the clock, who can give you advice and support for any health worries.
Speak to a nurse 24/7 on the Anytime HealthLine by calling 0345 601 3216.^
On our Bupa Blua Health app† you can book unlimited GP appointments. Speak to a doctor on the phone or by video call.
If you don’t have health insurance with us
No problem. We can still help you on a pay-as-you-go basis. Just pay for the treatment you need when you need it.
Act fast in an emergency
If you suspect that you, or someone you’re with, is having a heart attack call 999 immediately for emergency medical help .
If you’re worried about your heart but it’s not an emergency, call the NHS non-emergency helpline on 111.
Advice on your heart health
The truth about heart disease
Common questions about heart disease and what we can all do to reduce the risk of developing it.
Exercising for your heart health
Is it possible to train your heart – just as you would with any other muscle? The answer is yes.
Smoking and your heart
Find out how smoking can impact the health of your heart.
Six diet tips for a healthy heart
Have you ever wondered about the link between your diet and your heart?
Can Bupa help you take control of your health?
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This information was published by Bupa's Health Content Team and is based on reputable sources of medical evidence. It has been reviewed by appropriate medical or clinical professionals and deemed accurate on the date of review. Photos are only for illustrative purposes and do not reflect every presentation of a condition.
Any information about a treatment or procedure is generic, and does not necessarily describe that treatment or procedure as delivered by Bupa or its associated providers.
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^ We may record or monitor our calls.
† Customers who live on the Isle of Man, or have a Bupa Standard, Bupa Premium or Bupa Your Choice policy, do not have access to Bupa Blua Health, but can access GP24 provided by HealthHero. Some corporate schemes don't include access to Bupa Blua Health or GP24, so please check your scheme documents or give us a call.
