Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) or emery-dreifuss syndrome is a rare, often slowly progressive genetic disorder affecting the skeletal and cardiac muscles that make up the arms, legs, face, neck, spine, and heart. The following can determine your susceptibility to EDMD:Age: Rarely does EDMD start before age five, with the average onset age falling between five and ten years.Genetic mutations: E  Read More

Yes, there is a cure for endocardial cushion defects. However, it is not always the most effective method of treatment.Endocardial cushion defects are often discovered in early infancy when the child has a heart murmur or irregular heartbeat. In some cases, doctors may not diagnose a defect until adulthood.If you have an endocardial cushion defect, you may need regular checkups with your primary care physician to m  Read More

Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare but serious condition that can affect newborns. It's important to know what the risk factors are so that you can take steps to protect your baby and prevent NLE.The most common risk factor for NLE is being born to a mother who has had lupus, or having one or more family members who have lupus. However, not all babies born to mothers with lupus develop NLE—i  Read More

There is no cure or medication that can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension, secondary. The only treatment available is surgery, and even then, it's not guaranteed to work.Pulmonary hypertension occurs when the blood vessels in your lungs get narrow and hardened. This makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood through your body and can result in serious complications, including death.There  Read More