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Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart. It results in heart failure, heart attack and/or unstable angina.

04 Oct 2005

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that sometimes affects the heart. It occurs following infection with bacteria like streptococcus.

26 May 2003

Pulmonary heart disease: Cor pulmonale

Pulmonary heart disease: Cor pulmonale

Cor pulomonale refers to right-sided heart failure, caused by high blood pressure in the lungs due to chronic lung diseases like COPD.

26 May 2003

Heart Problems and Diseases Guide

Heart Problems and Diseases Guide

Heart disease, a term that encompasses a wide array of cardiovascular conditions, affects millions of people worldwide and…

16 May 2023

Your Heart’s Language: A Guide to Blood Pressure

Your Heart’s Language: A Guide to Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a crucial factor in overall health, playing a significant role in the proper functioning of…

14 Jun 2023

Heart Issues and Their Risk Factors

Heart Issues and Their Risk Factors

Heart issues, such as heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death globally, affecting millions of…

05 Jun 2023

Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure, more so in women than men

Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure, more so in women than men

Research summary An international study led by The George Institute for Global Health, involving 12 million participants, has…

27 Sep 2019

Today’s biggest killer: Non-communicable diseases

Today’s biggest killer: Non-communicable diseases

What is the problem and how much of a problem is it? As the World Health…

19 Sep 2019

Think you have gum disease? Here’s what to check for

Think you have gum disease? Here’s what to check for

Learn more about gum disease and different types, including Gengivitis, Periodontis, and Advanced Periodontitis. Also learn about remedies for gum disease.

23 Apr 2019