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Atrial myxoma
Atrial myxoma is a heart disorder in which a rare tumour grows in the left heart chamber. It may cause heart failure, pulmonary hypertension or…
27 May 2003
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is infection of the tonsils in the throat with a virus or bacteria, causing inflammation. It typically affects children 4-7 years old.
25 May 2003
Respiratory failure (types I and II)
Respiratory failure (inability to breathe) occurs due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, pulmonary oedema and pneumonia.
25 May 2003
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an irreversible degenerative lung condition which obstructs airflow. It is a leading cause of death.
23 May 2003
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery which supplies the lungs. Large clots can be fatal while small ones cause shortness of…
23 May 2003
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is caused by lung injury. Symptoms include pulmonary oedema and respiratory distress (difficulty breathing).
23 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.
19 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.
18 May 2003
