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  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm

    An aorta is basically the major artery responsible for supplying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An abdominal aorta is the main blood vessel at the level of the abdomen. Hence, an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is the enlargement of this abdominal aorta which can be fatal if it implodes. It is common in older men and chain smokers. Cure/medications for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm With safe and effecti  Read More

  • Acholuric jaundice

    Acholuric jaundice is Jaundice with an extreme amount of bilirubin (unconjugated) present in the plasma and without the presence of bile pigments in your urine. •In addition, the red blood cells start showing significant resistance, which diminishes the hypotonic solution of salt. •Also, the presence of reticulocytes in large numbers is a sign of acholuric jaundice. •It is majorly caused by the element or agency which happens to destroy  Read More

  • Alpha high-density lipoprotein deficiency

    Tangier disease is caused by a mutation in the ATP-binding cassette A1 (ABCA1) gene, which produces severe high-density lipoprotein (HDL) deficiency syndrome. Tangier illness is a genetic metabolic ailment that is highly rare. It induces reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) dysfunction, which leads to cholesterol deposition in peripheral tissue cells and a variety of clinicopathological alterations, including dyslipidemia and the early beginning o  Read More

  • Alpha thalassemia

    Thalassemia signs and symptoms can include: Fatigue Weakness Pale or yellowish skin Facial bone deformities Slow growth Abdominal swelling Dark urine Some babies show signs and symptoms of thalassemia at birth; others develop them during the first two years of life. Some people who have only one affected hemoglobin gene don't have thalassemia symptoms.  Read More

  • Angina

    What is angina? The heart is the pump responsible for circulating blood throughout the body. Myocardium (myo=muscle + cardium=muscle) is the heart muscle that contracts to pump that blood and like any other muscle, it requires oxygen rich blood for energy. Angina pectoris describes the pain, discomfort, or other symptoms that occur when blood flow to heart muscle cells is not enough to meet its energy needs. The classic descrip  Read More

  • Aortic dissection

    Introduction to aortic dissection The aorta is the large blood vessel that leads from the heart and carries blood to the rest of the body. It originates at the aortic valve at the outlet of the left ventricle of the heart and ascends within the chest to an arch where blood vessels branch off to supply blood flow to the arms and head. The aorta then begins to descend through the chest and into the abdomen where it splits into two iliac  Read More

  • Aortic valve stenosis

    What is aortic stenosis? Aortic stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. A number of conditions cause disease resulting in narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enough to impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop. The basic mechanism is as follows: The heart is a muscular pump with four chambers and four heart valves.  Read More

  • Arrhythmia

    A heart arrhythmia (uh-RITH-me-uh) is an irregular heartbeat. Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical signals that coordinate the heart's beats don't work properly. The faulty signalling causes the heart to beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradyc  Read More

  • Atherosclerosis

    Atherosclerosis is a result of thick and stiffened blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the rest of your body from the heart. It may end up restricting blood flow to the organs and tissues. Although healthy arteries are quite flexible and elastic, their walls may harden over time. It can burst altogether in extreme conditions. It is often limited to a heart problem, but any body part can be affected by t  Read More

  • Atrial fibrillation

    Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular and extremely rapid heartbeat, the same leading to forming of blood clots in the heart. A-fib heightens the risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart complications. It results in fast, pounding palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness. While A-fib is not a serious condition, it does call for immediate medical attention to prevent stroke. Cure/medications for Atrial fi  Read More

  • Autosomal dominant long qt syndrome

    Autosomal dominant long QT syndrome is caused by abnormalities of the heart’s electrical conduction system. LQTS occurs if there is any defect in the ion channels, causing a delay in the time it takes for the electrical system to recharge after each heartbeat.Treatment is aimed at preventing symptoms such as syncope or cardiac arrest.For most individuals affected by Autosomal dominant long QT syndrome, the tr  Read More

  • Autosomal recessive long qt syndrome

    Autosomal recessive long-QT syndrome (Jervell Lange-Nielsen syndrome) is a recessive disorder with congenital deafness and long-QT syndrome. This disorder is a form of long QT syndrome.Symptoms of Autosomal recessive long-QT syndrome may be apparent during early childhood.Sensorineural hearing loss is usually profound, affecting both ears; however, it tends to affect the hearing of high frequencies more than low fr  Read More

  • Brazilian trypanosomiasis

    The acute phase of Chagas disease, which lasts for weeks or months, is often symptom-free. When signs and symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and may include: Swelling at the infection site Fever Fatigue Rash Body aches Eyelid swelling Headache Loss of appetite Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting Swollen glands Enlargement of your l  Read More

  • Cantrell-haller-ravich syndrome

    There are various symptoms of the cantrell-haller-ravich syndrome. Some of them are mentioned below.The symptoms depend from person to person. While some infants can have only minor defects with an incomplete expression of the disorder, on the other hand, some infants can have life-endangering complications too. The chances of occurrence of cantrell-haller-ravich syndrome are at the time of birth with ectopia cordi  Read More

  • Coa syndrome

    Babies with severe coarctation of the aorta may begin having symptoms shortly after birth. These include: Pale skin Irritability Heavy sweating Difficulty breathing Difficulty feeding People with coarctation of the aorta may also have signs or symptoms of other heart defects, which often occur with the condition. Signs or symptoms of coarctation of the aorta after i  Read More

  • Congenital heart defects

    What are congenital heart defects? Congenital (kon-JEN-ih-tal) heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. These defects can involve: The interior walls of the heart The valves inside the heart The arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart or the body Congenital heart defects change the normal flow of blood through the heart. There ar  Read More

  • Da costa's syndrome

    Da costa’s syndrome is also known as chronic asthenia or as cardiac neurosis. This condition is being studied for more than a hundred years for now and the description of this condition was described by the conditions of the soldiers. Usually, the symptoms of Da costa’s syndrome are more or less similar to that of various heart diseases. An individual affected with Da costa’s syndrome may experience fatigue and dizziness upon exertion, har  Read More

  • Deafness-functional heart disease

    Deafness functional heart disease can impair the cardiovascular health of the patient and affect both the peripheral and central auditory systems, mostly common among older people. Heart is responsible for pumping blood and bringing oxygen to the whole body. The heart disease results in poor circulation and may reduce sufficient oxygen from reaching the brain. This can cause the nerve cells to be destroyed or damaged which causes permanent hea  Read More

  • Edward's syndrome

    Edwards Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 18 (T18) or Trisomy E) is a rare but serious genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of the 18th chromosome in the baby, which is highly unpredictable. Sadly, the majority of the infants born with this disease die shortly after their birth. There’s no cure for this syndrome. Even if a baby survives birth, their condition is frequently severe, but each child with Edwa  Read More

  • Eisenmenger complex

    Eisenmenger syndrome affects some people who have structural heart defects from birth, more specifically, a ventricular septal defect (VSD) or another shunt. A VSD is a hole in the heart that connects the left and right ventricles. It interferes with the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs, which results in abnormal blood circulation. People with this condition are born with a hole between the two pumping chambers of their hearts.  Read More

  • Elfin facies with hypercalcemia

    A rare genetic condition known as Elin facies with hypercalcemia is characterized by developmental delays both before and after birth, short stature, varying degrees of mental deficiency, and distinctive facial features that usually become more obvious with age. It is named after Williams and Beuren, who first identified it. As a result, Williams-Beuren syndrome is another name for it.The majority of Williams syndrome cases  Read More

  • Emery-dreifuss syndrome

    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

  • Endocardial cushion defects

    Symptoms of ECD may include: Baby tires easily Bluish skin color, also known as cyanosis (the lips may also be blue) Feeding difficulties Failure to gain weight and grow Frequent pneumonia or infections  Pale skin (pallor) Rapid breathing Rapid heartbeat Sweating Swollen legs or abdomen (rare in children) Trouble breathing, e  Read More

  • Endocardial dysplasia

    The risk factors for endocardial dysplasia vary depending on the type of the condition. The most common risk factor is a history of congenital heart disease, but there are also other risk factors that can be related to genetics or family history.If you have a family member who has had a heart condition, especially one that required surgery, it's more likely that you'll develop endocardial dysplasia than someone who doesn't  Read More

  • Endocardial fibroelastosis

    Endocardial fibroelastosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the valves of the heart, causing them to thicken and stiffen. The thickening and stiffening can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, blood clots, and other serious complications.Fortunately, there are risk factors for endocardial fibroelastosis that you can be aware of to help you identify and prevent this condition.Risk factors for endocardial fibroelast  Read More

  • Expanded rubella syndrome

    There is no cure for congenital rubella syndrome as it is a viral infection. However, specific symptoms of the disease can be treated if your baby is born with congenital rubella syndrome, accordingly.Because there is no cure for congenital rubella syndrome, the best treatment would be to prevent the virus from attacking infants. Getting vaccinated can be a good move. Women who are planning on becoming pregnant sho  Read More

  • Facio-cardio-cutaneous syndrome

    Facio-cardio-cutaneous syndrome is a rare, genetic disorder that affects the skin, heart and blood vessels. It can cause facial abnormalities, heart defects and neurological problems. Facio-cardio-cutaneous syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means that only one copy of the mutated gene from each parent is required for a child to inherit the disorder.The symptoms of facio-cardio-cutaneous syndrome vary from  Read More

  • Familial congestive cardiomyopathy

    Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. The most common type of CHF is called "congestive cardiomyopathy" or "congestive heart failure with preserved ejection fraction."Congestive cardiomyopathy is usually caused by a genetic disorder of the heart muscle, but it can also be caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, anemia, diabe  Read More

  • Familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency

    Familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency is a genetic condition that affects your ability to make high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol.If you have familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency, you may not be able to make enough HDL cholesterol. Low levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.People with familial high-density lipoprotein  Read More

  • Fibrin stabilizing factor deficiency

    Fibrin stabilizing factor deficiency is a rare condition that can be caused by a number of different factors. The most common one is genetic, but environmental factors like smoking can also contribute to the development of the condition.There are some risk factors for developing fibrin stabilizing factor deficiency, including:Genetic factors: If you have a family history of FSF deficiency and/or a close relative  Read More

  • Fibroelastic endocarditis

    The cause of fibroelastic endocarditis/Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF), is not known, but it can be treated using antibiotics. If you have fibroelastic endocarditis, it's important to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. The treatment for fibroelastic endocarditis will depend on what type of valve is affected and how severe the infection is. In some cases, surgery may be needed to replace damag  Read More

  • Fiedler disease

    Fiedler disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes the immune system to attack healthy skin cells. The disease is most common in people of European descent, but it can be found in people of all races and ethnicities.The risk factors for Fiedler disease are not well understood, but researchers believe that there may be some things that make you more likely to develop the disease. These include:Age: Children y  Read More

  • Functional cardiovascular disease

    Functional cardiovascular disease is a term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels. These disorders cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, and lightheadedness.The symptoms of functional cardiovascular disease are similar to those caused by more serious conditions like coronary artery disease (CAD) or heart failure. However, because these sympto  Read More

  • Giant cell myocarditis

    Though research has been going on for years, the actual cause of giant cell myocarditis is still not clear. The risk factors for giant cell myocarditis are-People with autoimmune disorders are prone to this disease; however, people of any age, gender, lifestyle, or food habit can be a sufferer of this disease. Patients with autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, m  Read More

  • Growth retardation-rieger anomaly

    Axenfled-Rieger syndrome/growth retardation-rieger anomaly is an autosomal dominant disorder. Unlike recessive disorders, these disorders do not need the causative mutations in the respective gene to be homozygous, which means even a single defective allele in a genotype reflects on the phenotype. Characteristically, the disorder causes ocular abnormalities and exhibits systemic conditions, including dental abnormalities,  Read More

  • Hageman factor deficiency

    Factor XII deficit is characterised by a lack of or lowered level of the substance (Hageman factor). The fibrinolytic, kallikrein-kinin, and complement systems are connected to factor XII, which also starts the intrinsic coagulation cascade. It encourages factor XI to transform into its active form. In the absence of a patient or family history of hemorrhagic diseases, factor XII deficiency is often characterised by a pr  Read More

  • Heart attack

    A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The blockage is usually due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the heart (coronary) arteries. The fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits are called plaques. The process  Read More

  • Heart disease and cardiac catheterization

    Heart diseases are caused by various factors and are of multiple types. While some heart diseases are related to the blood vessels and arteries, others might be caused due to irregular heart rhythm. The types of heart diseases with their symptoms can be seen below. •Problems in blood vessels- fatty plaques in the arteries and damaged or blocked blood vessels can cause heart diseases, whose symptoms include chest pain or pressure, or discomfort  Read More

  • Heart disease and restrictive cardiomyopathy

    What Is Restrictive Cardiomyopathy? Restrictive cardiomyopathy, the rarest form of cardiomyopathy, is a condition in which the walls of the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) are abnormally rigid and lack the flexibility to expand as the ventricles fill with blood. The pumping or systolic function of the ventricle may be normal but the diastolic function (the ability of the heart to fill with blood) is abnormal. There  Read More

  • Heart disease: heart valve disease

    According to the American Heart Association, about 5 million Americans are diagnosed with valvular heart disease each year. What Is Valvular Heart Disease? Heart valve disease occurs when your heart's valves do not work the way they should. How Do Heart Valves Work? Your heart valves lie at the exit of each of your four heart chambers and maintain one-way blood flow through your heart. The four heart valves make  Read More

  • Heart failure and biventricular pacemakers

    Heart failure is a condition when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body and operate effectively. As blood moves into the heart and body more slowly for a variety of reasons, the heart may not be able to pump sufficient oxygen and nutrients to fulfill the body's needs. The following are some symptoms of heart failure: • Having trouble focusing or being less alert, • Abdominal swelling, • Irregular or  Read More

  • Heart transplant

    People who need a heart transplant are typically those whose conditions haven't improved enough with medication or other procedures.Heart transplant treatmentYour doctor might suggest particular procedures or surgery if drugs are insufficient for your heart problems. Open-heart surgery for heart transplants lasts for several hours. If you've had previous cardiac operations, the procedure will be more difficult a  Read More

  • Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (hlhs)

    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a congenital heart defect which means the defect that comes with the birth of a baby. It is usually diagnosed at the time of a woman’s pregnancy and the ultrasound or after the birth of a baby. So, right after diagnosis, doctors should start taking precautions with the pregnant patient and continue the treatments after the birth of a baby.Cure/Treatment/Medications for HLHS:There  Read More

  • Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

    When the heart's pumping sides/chambers start growing unusually large, the valves and muscles start stretching and thinning. It is the disease called Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The disease begins with the left side of the heart as the swelling of the heart chambers makes it difficult for the heart to pump enough blood to different parts of the body. Cure/Treatments/Medications:Cure and treatments of  Read More

  • Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis

    Clinically, myocarditis is defined as inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). In clinical practice, it is used to describe inflammatory heart diseases that affect cardiac muscle and its function, either directly or indirectly, with a wide variety of infectious and noninfectious causes.Idiopathic giant-cell myocarditis (IGCM) is a rare and frequently fatal type (mortality rate of 50% or more in patients) of myocarditi  Read More

  • Ivemark syndrome

    Complicated cyanotic cardiac defects and asplenia affect the body's immune system. This enhances the susceptibility of newborns to fatal infections. Multiple factors play a role in the development of the Ivemark syndrome. The exact causes of Ivemark syndrome are still unknown. Sporadic cases are mainly evident. The factors causing the disorder are:Genetic factors: Ivemark syndrome is caused by genetic alteration  Read More

  • Jervell and lange-nielsen syndrome

    Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome is a rare genetic illness characterized by congenital deafness that occurs in conjunction with anomalies in the heart's electrical system. The severity of JLNS-related cardiac symptoms varies among individuals. Some people have no symptoms (asymptomatic); others develop abnormally fast heartbeats (tachyarrhythmias), which can cause bouts of unconsciousness, cardiogenic shock, and potential  Read More

  • Loeffler fibroplastic parietal endocardi...

    Wilhelm Loeffler initially described Loeffler's endocarditis in 1936, labeling it ""fibroplastic parietal endocarditis with blood eosinophilia.Endocarditis parietalis fibroplastica is a rare, deadly disease with an unknown cause is a type of subendocardial mural fibrosis that worsens over time. It is linked to peripheral blood eosinophilia, occasionally of leukemoid proportions.Loeffler's endocarditis is an unusual  Read More

  • Long qt syndrome type 1

    The potassium ion channels in the heart do not function properly in long QT syndrome type 1, which causes interference with the electrical activity of the heart. In people with LQT1, emotional stress or physical activity, especially swimming, can cause arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats).LQT1 patients are more likely to experience torsades de pointes, the most dangerous type of ventricular tachycardia. Altho  Read More

  • Mirror-image dextrocardia

    Mirror-image dextrocardia, the most prevalent type of cardiac malposition encountered, is dextrocardia, which is almost always linked to situs inversus of the abdominal organs. The aortic arch curves to the right and posteriorly, and the anatomic right ventricle is ahead of the left ventricle. On the left side is the three-lobed anatomic right lung. In general, the risk of an infracardiac malformation is not increased.Risk factors  Read More

  • Mitral valve prolapse

    What is mitral valve prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse (also known as "click murmur syndrome" and "Barlow's syndrome") is the most common heart valve abnormality. The condition is slightly more prevalent in women than in men. The mitral valve is one of the four heart valves. A normal mitral valve consists of two thin leaflets, located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. Mitral valve leaflets, shaped like parachut  Read More

  • Mucolipidosis iii

    There are several different types of mucolipidosis III (MLIII), each with its own set of symptoms and risk factors. The most common type is known as Sanfilippo type B (or Type B). There are also Sanfilippo types A and C, but these are much less common than Type B.The risk factors for MLIII include having a family member who has been diagnosed with it or another type of mucolipidosis. Other risk factors include havi  Read More

  • Neonatal lupus erythematosus

    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

  • Non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopa...

    Non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes enlarged and stiff. This can make it difficult for your heart to pump blood effectively, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, fatigue and fainting spells.In some cases, you may also be diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (MVP), which is caused by a defect in the valve separating your  Read More

  • Nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopat...

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that causes the heart to grow abnormally large, which can lead to trouble pumping blood throughout the body. It's also known as an abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. The symptoms of nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are not always easy to spot, but there are some common signs to look for. If you're concerned about your heart health, here's what you need to know. he most common  Read More

  • Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition that causes the heart to thicken. It can make it difficult for blood to flow through, which can cause symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain.If you have symptoms of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, it's important to talk with your doctor about them. They'll be able to help you figure out if you should get tested for it.The symptoms  Read More

  • Ormond's disease

    There is no cure for Ormond's disease/Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, but there are medications that may help manage the symptoms. Ormond's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the muscles and joints. It can affect any muscle group in your body but most commonly affects the shoulders and hips. The most common symptom is pain, although you may experience weakness or stiffness as well  Read More

  • Pericarditis

    What is pericarditis? The heart muscle has a tight covering that surrounds it, a lining sac called the pericardium (peri=around +cardium=heart). This sac actually has two layers. The visceral pericardium is only one cell layer thick and fits tightly onto the heart muscle. The parietal pericardium is much tougher and thicker and has fibers that tether the heart to the rib cage and diaphragm. There is a potential space between the layers  Read More

  • Preexcitation syndrome

    The symptoms of preexcitation syndrome are varied, but they can be grouped into two categories: those that affect your heart and those that affect your brain.Heart-related symptoms include a fast heartbeat and skipped beats. The most common symptom is a rapid heartbeat—this can occur when you're at rest or when you are exercising. If you have preexcitation syndrome, this rapid heartbeat can cause palp  Read More

  • Pulmonary hypertension, secondary

    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

  • Romano ward syndrome

    Romano Ward syndrome is a type of upper motor neuron disease that causes weakness and abnormal reflexes in the arms and legs. It can be caused by trauma to the neck or spinal cord, or it may be congenital (present at birth). The most common risk factors for Romano Ward syndrome include:Age: People who are over 50 years old are more likely to have Romano Ward syndrome than younger people.Sex: Women  Read More

  • Romano-ward long qt syndrome

    Romano-Ward long QT syndrome is a rare heart rhythm disorder that causes abnormal heartbeats. These abnormal heartbeats can lead to a dangerous and life-threatening condition called ventricular fibrillation, which causes the heart to stop beating effectively. In people with Romano-Ward long QT syndrome, these abnormal heartbeats occur more often than in people without the condition.Romano-Ward long QT syndrome can  Read More

  • Sc phocomelia syndrome

    Sc phocomelia syndrome, also known as advanced scapholunate collapse, is a rare genetic disorder that causes deformities in the hands and feet. The most common symptoms include clubfoot, underdeveloped thumbs, and an abnormally long radius and ulna. The severity of this condition can vary widely from person to person.There are a few risk factors for SC phocomelia syndrome:The mother's age is a s  Read More

  • Sneddon syndrome

    Sneddon syndrome is a rare, progressive blood vessel disease. Specifically, arteries transports pure blood away from the heart and into the body. It is largely characterized by net-like patterns of discoloration on the skin (livedo reticularis) and neurological problems caused by artery obstructions. It usually affects older adults, and the clinical manifestations starts with old age. Individual differences in symptoms and sev  Read More

  • Stroke

    Introduction If you're like most Americans, you plan for your future. When you take a job, you examine its benefit plan. When you buy a home, you consider its location and condition so that your investment is safe. Today, more and more Americans are protecting their most important asset--their health. Are you? Stroke ranks as the third leading killer in the United States. A stroke can be devastating to individuals and their fam  Read More

  • Subendocardial sclerosis

    Subendocardial sclerosis is a rare but fatal form of heart disease. It refers to the hardening of the heart's inner lining, known as the endocardium, which can lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest if left untreated. It has a high mortality rate and typically affects infants and children.Although the precise cause of this disease is unknown, the following risk factors can increase your chances of developing subendocardial sclero  Read More

  • Superior vena cava syndrome

    Introduction The superior vena cava is a large vein located in the upper chest, which collects blood from the head and arms and delivers it back to the right atrium of the heart. If this vein is compressed by outside structures, or if a thrombus or clot develops within it, return blood flow to the heart is impeded. When blood flow to the heart is restricted, the increased pressure in the veins of the face and arms causes edema (fluid b  Read More

  • Surdocardiac syndrome -- jervell and lan...

    Surdo Cardiac syndrome - Jervell and Lange-Nielsen is a rare genetic disorder that causes abnormal electrical impulse passage in the heart. It is most common during fetal development as a result of a genetic mutation, and it can cause arrhythmias, fainting, seizures, and cerebral palsy. Although there is no cure, treatments are available to help manage symptoms and prevent complications.The severity of these sympto  Read More

  • Takayasu disease (takayasu arteritis)

    There is no cure for takayasu disease (takayasu arteritis). However, a comprehensive treatment plan can be followed to improve the symptoms, reduce inflammation and prevent irreversible damage to artery walls. Takayasu disease or Takayasu Arteritis (TAK) is a type of vasculitis, a rare familial disorder characterized by inflammation of blood vessels. The condition affects the aorta and its branches, which resist the flow of bl  Read More

  • Taybi syndrome

    Taybi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that develops due to some genetic disorders. It starts to make its presence in early childhood, characterized by deformity in facial features, intellectual impairment, and abnormal physical structure. The condition affects both males and females equally. However, in most cases, the diagnosis of the syndrome is random with the absence of family members with  Read More

  • The heart and vascular disease

    A buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries, or atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-ROE-sis) can damage your blood vessels and heart. Plaque buildup causes narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Coronary artery disease symptoms may be different for men and women. For instance, men are more likely to have chest pain. Women are more likely to have other signs and symptoms along with  Read More

  • Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis

    Thoracoabdominal Ectopia Cordis is an extremely rare birth defect where the heart ti abnormally located either partially or entirely outside the chest cavity and placed between eh abdominal and thoracic cavities. This leaves the heart in a defenseless location, exposed outside of this protected chest wall. The condition is often diagnosed during the ultrasound as early as the first trimester or will be instantly apparent at bi  Read More

  • Thoracoabdominal syndrome

    One of the rare disorders with birth in an infant (maximum males) is called Thoracoabdominal Syndrome. Due to its association with all the crucial blood-vessel that connect parts of the heart and abdomen, it affects the area from the lungs, spine, and breastbone to the abdominal area and intestines. •Furthermore, it is linked with the defect of the diaphragm (the most significant respiratory musc  Read More

  • Thromboangiitis obliterans

    Thromboangiitis obliterans is a rare disease in which blood vessels of the hands and feet become blocked. A non-atherosclerotic, segmental inflammatory condition known as Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) typically affects the small and medium-sized arteries, veins, and nerves in the upper and lower extremities. The origin is uncertain; however, it includes immunological and coagulatio  Read More

  • Townes syndrome

    Townes Brocks syndrome is a hereditary disorder that has an impact on several physiological systems. The imperforate anus, dysplastic ears, and hand deformities, which most frequently affect the thumbs, are the characteristics of Townes-Brocks syndrome that are most frequently observed. •These three key characteristics are frequently present in at least two Townes Brocks syndrome patients. •  Read More

  • Triatrial heart

    An exceedingly uncommon congenital (existing at birth) cardiac abnormality is cor triatriatum/triartial heart. The human heart typically consists of four chambers, of which two are called atria. •The atrial septum is a partition (septum) that separates these two from one another. •The septum also divides the other two chambers, referred to as ventricles. •Over the left atriu  Read More

  • Trisomy 9 (complete trisomy 9 syndrome), included

    Trisomy 9 (complete trisomy 9 syndrome) is a rare chromosomal syndrome characterized by an extra chromosome 9. It arises from random errors that occur very early in embryonic development for unknown reasons. Risk factorsAge: Maternal age is the most critical risk factor for trisomy conditions. Women in their late 30s and 40s have a higher chance of getting affected by trisomy 9 (complete trisomy  Read More

  • Vacterl association

    The causes of Vacterl association disease (VAD) are unknown, but it's been linked to certain viruses like West Nile and Zika. When infection with a virus happens during pregnancy, it can cause VAD in the fetus or newborn. VAD can also be caused by exposure to other substances like toxic chemicals, radiation, and certain medicines during pregnancy.There are many risk factors for viral association.  Read More

  • Velocardiofacial syndrome

    Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic disorder that affects the brain and body. It can cause mild to severe medical problems, such as heart defects, hearing loss, cleft lip or palate, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.The disorder is caused by changes in chromosome 22 (one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes found in each cell), which is called a deletion. This means that part of the chromosome has  Read More

  • Ventricular septal defect

    A ventricular septal defect is the second most cardiac abnormality in adults, often congenital. The ventricular septum is a curved structure that demarcates the two ventricles of the heart. Developmental abnormality of septal formation during complex processes of cardiac morphogenesis leads to the defect. VSDs can occur due to genetic factors such as chromosomal aberrations, single genes, and polygenic mutations. Toxins like a  Read More

  • Ventricular septal defects

    Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are congenital heart defects that occur when there is a hole in the dividing wall between the right and left ventricles. They are most common in people with Down syndrome and Turner syndrome, but they can also be found in other conditions. They're sometimes called "holes in the heart."Most babies with VSDs will not experience any symptoms and will not need treatment. However, if yo  Read More

  • Ward-romano syndrome

    Ward-Romano syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the bones and joints of your fingers and toes. This condition can make it difficult to move your fingers and toes, which can cause pain or discomfort.Ward-Romano syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene called GLI3. This gene helps regulate how cells divide and grow in the body. When this gene is mutated, it causes improper developmen  Read More

  • Wms -- williams syndrome

    WMS-William syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the brain and heart. It's caused by a deletion of genetic material from chromosome 7. There are many symptoms associated with the disorder, but they all stem from damage to the central nervous system.The following are risk factors for William syndrome:Being female (the disease is more common in women than men)  Read More

  • Wolff parkinson white syndrome

    Episodes of a fast heart rate (tachycardia) can begin suddenly and may last a few seconds or several hours. Episodes can occur during exercise or while at rest. Other signs and symptoms of WPW syndrome are related to the fast heart rate and underlying heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). The most common arrhythmia seen with WPW syndrome is supraventricular tachycardia. Supraventricular tachycardia causes episodes of a fast, pounding hear  Read More