Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever Rheumatic Fever is an inflammatory illness that can manifest when strep or scarlet fever aren’t treated properly. Scarlet fever and strep throat result from an infection caused by streptococcus bacteria. Rheumatic disease is typically a problem for children between five and fifteen years old, but it can also affect younger children as well as […]
Pulmonary valve stenosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Pulmonary valve stenosis Pulmonary valve stenosis refers to an obstruction of the valve that is located within the upper right chamber of the heart (right ventricle) and the lung arteries (pulmonary arteries). When a heart valve is narrowed the valve’s flaps (cusps) could become stiff or stiff. This can reduce heart valve blood flow¹. Typically, pulmonary valve […]
Ebstein anomaly
Ebstein anomaly Ebstein anomaly is a rare heart defect present from age of birth (congenital). If you suffer from this condition, the tricuspid valve is located not in the correct position, as well as the flaps of your valve (leaflets) are not formed properly. This means that the valve is not functioning correctly. It is possible that […]
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, an extra electrical pathway between your heart’s upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat. This condition that occurs at birth, is uncommon. Sudden heartbeats generally don’t cause any serious harm however serious heart problems could be a possibility. Treatment options can prevent or stop instances of rapid heartbeats. An ablation procedure using […]
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Tricuspid valve regurgitation can be described as a kind of heart valve disorder where the valve that connects the two right chambers of the heart (right ventricle, and the right atrium) isn’t closing correctly. In the result, blood leaks backwards to the right upper chamber (right atrium). The person could be born with […]
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare disorder that is caused by the combination of four heart defects that manifest at the time of birth (congenital). These deficiencies can alter the heart’s structure causing blood with low oxygen levels to drain from the heart to other parts of our body. Children and infants with […]
Endocarditis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Endocarditis Endocarditis, also known as infective endocarditis can be life-threatening and cause inflammation of the wall of the chambers as well as valves (endocardium). Endocarditis usually occurs due to an infection. Bacteria, fungi, or other bacteria that come from another part within your body like your mouth, can travel throughout your bloodstream, and then attach to […]
Ventricular septal defect (VSD):Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
Ventricular septal defect A ventral septal defect (VSD) is an incision in the heart is a typical heart defect that can be found when you are born (congenital). This hole (defect) is found in the septum, which separates the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) which allows blood to flow from the left side to on […]
Atrial septal defect (ASD): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Atrial septal defect The atrial septal defect (ASD) is an opening within the wall (septum) between the two chambers that make up the heart (atria). The condition can be present from the time of birth (congenital). A few small defects may be discovered in the course of a random search and will not cause any problems. Small […]
Angina Pectoris
Angina Pectoris Angina is a kind of chest pain that results from diminished circulation of blood to the heart. Angina is a sign of coronary arterial disease. Angina is also known as angina pectoris, is usually described as pressure, squeezing, tension, or tightness in your chest. People who experience angina symptoms feel like they are in the […]