Children's health
19 May 2003
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.
Diseases
19 May 2003
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a heart condition or abnormality of the heart which causes inflammation, weakening the heart so it cannot pump blood efficiently.
Diseases
19 May 2003
Pericarditis and pericardial disease
Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Atrial fibrillation (afib or atrial flutter) refers to an irregular heartbeat. It causes an irregular pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmia.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic stenosis (AS)
Aortic stenosis is narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart, which regulates the blood flow in and out of the heart. It can cause…
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic regurgitation (AR)
Aortic regurgitation is reflux of blood from the aorta (the big vessel carrying blood out of the heart). Blood pumped out falls back into the…
Diseases
18 May 2003
Infective endocarditis (IE)
Infective endocarditis refers to fungal or bacterial infection of the endocardium or lining of the heart. It is often fatal.
Children's health
18 May 2003
Common cold
The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Mitral regurgitation (MR)
Acute mitral regurgitation is a heart valve disorder. Mitral valve dysfunctions allows blood back-flow from the lower to the upper heart chamber.
