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Pulmonary valvular disease

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; 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 (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 (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

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 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

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

Pneumonia

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection that causes inflammation of the lungs. It is common world-wide and can be fatal.

26 May 2003

Silicosis

Silicosis

Silicosis is a lung disorder caused by inhaling silica dust. Silica dust scars the lung tissue, causing inflammation.

26 May 2003