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Tag: heart disease
Unstable Angina
Overview In unstable angina, the heart does not receive sufficient blood flow and oxygen. It might cause a heart attack. Angina is a form of chest pain caused by inadequate blood flow through the heart muscle\’s blood arteries (coronary vessels) (myocardium). Causes Blood clots that partially or completely obstruct an artery induce unstable angina. Each…
Aortic regurgitation – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Overview Aortic valve regurgitation, also known as aortic regurgitation, is a condition in which the aortic valve of the heart does not seal tightly. As a result, a portion of the blood pushed from the heart\’s primary pumping chamber (left ventricle) escapes backward. The leaking may hinder the heart\’s ability to adequately pump blood to…
Rheumatic Heart Disease
What is RHD? Rheumatic heart disease is a disorder in which rheumatic fever has caused irreversible damage to the heart valves. Shortly after an untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever, the heart valve damage may manifest. An immune reaction induces an inflammatory state in the body, which can…
Congenital Heart Disease
Overview Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the presence of one or more structural heart defects at birth. Congenital denotes that the condition is present at birth. Congenital cardiac disease in adults and children can alter how the heart pumps blood. There are several distinct varieties of congenital cardiac abnormalities. This article examines adult congenital cardiac…