Tag: heart disease

Inherited Heart Conditions: A Global Epidemic with a Significant Impact on Public Health Inherited heart conditions are a group of disorders that are caused by changes in genes that control heart development or function. These conditions can affect people of all ages, but they are most common in children and young adults. There are many […]

  Congenital Heart Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction Congenital heart conditions (CHDs) are birth defects that affect the structure of the heart. They can be simple or complex, and some may never cause any problems. Others may require surgery or medication to manage. Causes of CHDs The exact cause of most CHDs is unknown, but […]

Valve Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Heart valve disease is a condition in which one or more of the four heart valves does not function properly. This can cause the heart to work harder to pump blood, which can lead to a number of health problems, including heart failure, stroke, and […]

Arrhythmia: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Abnormal Heart Rhythms An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart beats in a regular rhythm, but an arrhythmia can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Arrhythmias can be harmless, but some can be serious and even life-threatening. Causes of arrhythmia […]

Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Guide Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Heart failure can be caused by a number of factors, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and diabetes. Symptoms of heart failure The symptoms of heart […]