heart disease

A patient with heart disease can improve their prognosis by taking medicine, changing their diet, getting more exercise or quitting smoking.

A subsequent post-mortem examination on Mr Rollinson revealed he had significant heart disease and would have most likely been "at risk of a sudden cardiac arrest at any time".

A hysterectomy would leave Emily infertile and prompt the menopause, which in turn could increase her risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia.

Extra points would be added for chronic conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes.

Its conclusion comes after a detailed analysis of data on links between HRT and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, some cancers and dementia.