Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This British Sign Language (BSL) video explains the treatments for a heart attack, including heart bypass surgery, coronary angioplasty and stents and medicine. Learn how long you'll spend in hospital after a heart attack.

For more information visit bhf.org.uk/bsl

This video has been supported by Royal Mail in partnership with British Heart Foundation.

01:07 Coronary angioplasty with stenting
02:17 Heart bypass surgery
03:07 Medicines
04:15 How long you’ll be in hospital
05:06 More information