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Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia is a blood disorder characterised by excessive red blood cells, haemoglobin and packed cell volume, often caused by lack of oxygen.
03 Jul 2003
Anaemia of chronic disease
Anaemia is a blood disorder in which there is not enough haemoglobin to transport of oxygen. It may occur due to chronic disease or iron…
02 Jul 2003
Pulmonary valvular disease
Pulmonary valvular disease refers to dysfunction of the pulmonary valve of the heart. It may be present at birth or be due to conditions like…
29 May 2003
Atrial septal defect (ASD; ostium secundum defect)
Atrial septal defect (ASD) or a hole in the heart is a congenital heart defect in which an opening between the two atria (heart chambers)…
28 May 2003
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Ventricular septal defect is a heart disease characterised by a defect of the septum which separates the two heart chambers (ventricles).
28 May 2003
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect in which a temporary blood vessel near the heart, the ductus artery, fails to close after birth.
28 May 2003
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common congenital heart defect. It involves abnormalities of the heart walls, septum and blood vessels including the aorta.
28 May 2003
Angina pectoris and unstable angina
Angina pectoris or unstable angina is a coronary artery disease of the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It causes symptoms like chest…
27 May 2003
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory condition that affects mucus in the lungs. It causes breathing problems, lung infections and other health problems.
26 May 2003
