Heart Disease and Related Topics
Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
Coronary risk profile
Coronary risk profile
Coronary risk profile
Heart palpitations
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. You may feel skipped or stopped beats. The heart's rhythm may be normal or abnormal. Palpitations can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck.
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat. You may feel skipped or stopped beats. The heart's rhythm may be normal or abnormal. Palpitations can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck.
Chest pain
Chest pain
Chest pain
Pulse - bounding
A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful . Tachycardia is a that is faster than normal. Tachycardia can occur alone, or it can accompany a bounding pulse. See also .
A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful . Tachycardia is a that is faster than normal. Tachycardia can occur alone, or it can accompany a bounding pulse. See also .
Jaw pain and heart attacks
Jaw pain and heart attacks
Jaw pain and heart attacks
Stroke secondary to FMD
Damage to brain tissue caused by fibromuscular dysplasia, an inherited disorder that leads to the destruction of arterial blood vessels which can cause bleeding in the brain.
Damage to brain tissue caused by fibromuscular dysplasia, an inherited disorder that leads to the destruction of arterial blood vessels which can cause bleeding in the brain.
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream.
Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream.
Blood clots
Blood clots
Blood clots
Aortic arch syndrome
Aortic arch syndrome
Aortic arch syndrome
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Vascular spasm
A vascular spasm is a sudden, brief tightening of a blood vessel. Vascular spasms can temporarily reduce blood flow to tissues supplied by that vessel.
A vascular spasm is a sudden, brief tightening of a blood vessel. Vascular spasms can temporarily reduce blood flow to tissues supplied by that vessel.
Hypercoagulable states
Hypercoagulable states
Hypercoagulable states
Post-cardiac defibrillation
Post-cardiac defibrillation
Post-cardiac defibrillation
Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by mild , distinctive facial appearance, problems with calcium balance, and blood vessel disease.
Williams syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by mild , distinctive facial appearance, problems with calcium balance, and blood vessel disease.
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return is a (present at birth) in which none of the four veins that drain blood from the lungs to the heart is attached to the left atrium (upper chamber of the heart).
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return is a (present at birth) in which none of the four veins that drain blood from the lungs to the heart is attached to the left atrium (upper chamber of the heart).
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart's structure and function caused by abnormal or disordered heart development before birth.
Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart's structure and function caused by abnormal or disordered heart development before birth.
Patent foramen ovale
Patent foramen ovale
Patent foramen ovale
Truncus arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus
Tricuspid atresia
Tricuspid atresia is a type of in which blood is unable to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle because the tricuspid valve is missing or abnormally developed.
Tricuspid atresia is a type of in which blood is unable to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle because the tricuspid valve is missing or abnormally developed.
Varicose veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
Thrombophlebitis
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein; thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation related to a .
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein; thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation related to a .
Angina
Angina
Angina
Hypoplastic left heart
Hypoplastic left heart describes the underdevelopment of the left side of the heart (left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta). The condition is congenital (present at birth).
Hypoplastic left heart describes the underdevelopment of the left side of the heart (left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta). The condition is congenital (present at birth).
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities.
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities.
Cyanotic heart disease
Cyanotic heart disease
Cyanotic heart disease
Pericarditis - constrictive
Constrictive pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium (the sac-like covering of the heart) with subsequent thickening, scarring, and of the pericardium.
Constrictive pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium (the sac-like covering of the heart) with subsequent thickening, scarring, and of the pericardium.
Arterial embolism
Arterial embolism
Arterial embolism
Arrhythmias
An arrhythmia is any disorder of or rhythm.
An arrhythmia is any disorder of or rhythm.
Ectopic heartbeat
Ectopic heartbeat is an irregularity of the and heart rhythm involving extra or skipped heartbeats.
Ectopic heartbeat is an irregularity of the and heart rhythm involving extra or skipped heartbeats.
Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
SVC obstruction
SVC obstruction is a narrowing or obstruction of the superior vena cava -- the major vein draining the upper body.
SVC obstruction is a narrowing or obstruction of the superior vena cava -- the major vein draining the upper body.
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage involves bleeding in the brain caused by the rupture of an intracranial (within the head) blood vessel. See also .
Intracerebral hemorrhage involves bleeding in the brain caused by the rupture of an intracranial (within the head) blood vessel. See also .
Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis is a group of brain disorders involving loss of brain function due to the obstruction of blood flow to the brain. This is usually related to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis is a group of brain disorders involving loss of brain function due to the obstruction of blood flow to the brain. This is usually related to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Stroke secondary to cocaine
Stroke secondary to cocaine is a brain disorder caused by use of . It involves loss of brain function due interruption of the brain's blood supply.
Stroke secondary to cocaine is a brain disorder caused by use of . It involves loss of brain function due interruption of the brain's blood supply.
Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis refers to loss of neurologic functions (brain attack), which occurs suddenly or in a step-wise fashion, due to complications of .
Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis refers to loss of neurologic functions (brain attack), which occurs suddenly or in a step-wise fashion, due to complications of .
Stroke secondary to cardiogenic embolism
Loss of brain function caused by blood clots that develop in the heart and travel to the brain.
Loss of brain function caused by blood clots that develop in the heart and travel to the brain.
Stroke secondary to carotid dissection
A stroke secondary to carotid dissection is a loss of brain function due to a stroke caused by a tear in the lining of the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck which supplies blood to the front of the brain).
A stroke secondary to carotid dissection is a loss of brain function due to a stroke caused by a tear in the lining of the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck which supplies blood to the front of the brain).
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. (It lasts less than 24 hours, usually less than one hour) .
A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. (It lasts less than 24 hours, usually less than one hour) .
Stroke secondary to syphilis
Stroke is a possible complication of syphilis infection. The stroke destroys blood vessels that supply the brain and results in a loss of brain function.
Stroke is a possible complication of syphilis infection. The stroke destroys blood vessels that supply the brain and results in a loss of brain function.
Stroke
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain, resulting in damaged brain tissue.
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain, resulting in damaged brain tissue.
Arterial insufficiency
Arterial insufficiency
Arterial insufficiency
Infectious endocarditis
Infectious endocarditis
Infectious endocarditis
Culture-negative endocarditis
Culture-negative endocarditis
Culture-negative endocarditis
Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis)
Malignant hypertension is usually defined as very with swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye, called papilledema (grade IV Keith-Wagner hypertensive retinopathy). Malignant hypertension is usually accompanied by other organ damage like heart failure, kidney failure, and hypertensive encephalopathy.
Malignant hypertension is usually defined as very with swelling of the optic nerve behind the eye, called papilledema (grade IV Keith-Wagner hypertensive retinopathy). Malignant hypertension is usually accompanied by other organ damage like heart failure, kidney failure, and hypertensive encephalopathy.
Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertension
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Lipid disorders are when you have excess fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins. Lipid disorders are an important risk factor in developing and .
Lipid disorders are when you have excess fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins. Lipid disorders are an important risk factor in developing and .
Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a common inherited disorder in which the concentration of very low density lipoprotein () is elevated in the plasma. This leads to increased risk of heart disease, obesity, and pancreatitis.
Familial hypertriglyceridemia is a common inherited disorder in which the concentration of very low density lipoprotein () is elevated in the plasma. This leads to increased risk of heart disease, obesity, and pancreatitis.
Renovascular hypertension
Renovascular hypertension () is caused by narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys.
Renovascular hypertension () is caused by narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys.
Unstable angina
Unstable angina
Unstable angina
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis involves inflammation of a vein caused by a inside the vein. With superficial thrombophlebitis, the clot is in a vein that is just below the surface of the skin.
Thrombophlebitis involves inflammation of a vein caused by a inside the vein. With superficial thrombophlebitis, the clot is in a vein that is just below the surface of the skin.
Angina - stable
Angina is a or adjacent areas caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. This chest pain is relieved by rest or medication within a short period of time (usually 15 minutes). Chest pain of a longer duration or pain appearing with a lower level of effort than before, even at rest, should be considered .
Angina is a or adjacent areas caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. This chest pain is relieved by rest or medication within a short period of time (usually 15 minutes). Chest pain of a longer duration or pain appearing with a lower level of effort than before, even at rest, should be considered .
Atrial myxoma - right
Atrial myxoma is a involving the connective tissue within the heart's upper chambers (atria). The tumor may be located in the right or left atrium. (See also .)
Atrial myxoma is a involving the connective tissue within the heart's upper chambers (atria). The tumor may be located in the right or left atrium. (See also .)
Heart attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area.
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area.
Cardiac amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disorder caused by deposits of an abnormal protein in the heart tissue, resulting in decreased heart function.
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disorder caused by deposits of an abnormal protein in the heart tissue, resulting in decreased heart function.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles, characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats.
Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles, characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats.
Multifocal atrial tachycardia
A caused by inappropriate electrical impulses arriving at the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart) from multiple locations within the atria (the upper chambers of the heart).
A caused by inappropriate electrical impulses arriving at the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart) from multiple locations within the atria (the upper chambers of the heart).
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid , in which the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a very disorganized and abnormal manner.
Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid , in which the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a very disorganized and abnormal manner.
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a , which occurs from time to time (paroxysmal). PSVT starts with events taking place above the ventricles.
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a , which occurs from time to time (paroxysmal). PSVT starts with events taking place above the ventricles.
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart.
Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart.
Mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve -- which separates the left upper chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle) -- billows out and does not close properly.
Mitral valve prolapse is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve -- which separates the left upper chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle) -- billows out and does not close properly.
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis
Mitral regurgitation - acute
Acute mitral regurgitation is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve suddenly does not close properly, causing blood to leak (back-flow) into the left atrium (upper heart chamber) when the left ventricle (lower heart chamber) contracts.
Acute mitral regurgitation is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve suddenly does not close properly, causing blood to leak (back-flow) into the left atrium (upper heart chamber) when the left ventricle (lower heart chamber) contracts.
Mitral regurgitation - chronic
Chronic mitral regurgitation is a progressive, long-term disorder in which the mitral valve, which separates the left upper chamber of the heart (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle), does not close properly. This causes blood to leak (backflow or regurgitation) into the left atrium from the left ventricle during contraction of the heart (systole).
Chronic mitral regurgitation is a progressive, long-term disorder in which the mitral valve, which separates the left upper chamber of the heart (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle), does not close properly. This causes blood to leak (backflow or regurgitation) into the left atrium from the left ventricle during contraction of the heart (systole).
Mitral stenosis
Mitral stenosis is a narrowing or obstruction of the opening of the mitral valve, which separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. This prevents adequate blood flow between the left atrium (upper chamber) and ventricle (lower chamber).
Mitral stenosis is a narrowing or obstruction of the opening of the mitral valve, which separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. This prevents adequate blood flow between the left atrium (upper chamber) and ventricle (lower chamber).
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this in turn affects the lungs, liver, brain, and other body systems.
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this in turn affects the lungs, liver, brain, and other body systems.
Pericarditis - bacterial
Pericarditis - bacterial
Pericarditis - bacterial
Thromboangiitis obliterans
Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet.
Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet.
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and that supply the legs and feet. This causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues.
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and that supply the legs and feet. This causes a decrease in blood flow that can injure nerves and other tissues.
Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a group of disorders in which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. Decreased heart function affects the lungs, liver, and other body systems.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a group of disorders in which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. Decreased heart function affects the lungs, liver, and other body systems.
Pericarditis - after heart attack
Pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium (the sac-like covering of the heart), which can occur in the days or weeks following a heart attack.
Pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium (the sac-like covering of the heart), which can occur in the days or weeks following a heart attack.
Hypertensive heart disease
Hypertensive heart disease is a late complication of (high blood pressure) that affects the heart.
Hypertensive heart disease is a late complication of (high blood pressure) that affects the heart.
Sick sinus syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is a group of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) presumably caused by a malfunction of the sinus node, the heart's "natural" pacemaker.
Sick sinus syndrome is a group of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) presumably caused by a malfunction of the sinus node, the heart's "natural" pacemaker.
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Coronary artery spasm
Coronary artery spasm is a temporary, abrupt, and focal (restricted to one location) contraction of the muscles in the wall of an artery in the heart, which constricts the artery. This slows or stops blood flow through the artery during the spasm.
Coronary artery spasm is a temporary, abrupt, and focal (restricted to one location) contraction of the muscles in the wall of an artery in the heart, which constricts the artery. This slows or stops blood flow through the artery during the spasm.
Heart failure
Heart failure
Heart failure
Atrial septal defect
Atrial septal defect is an abnormality of the upper chambers of the heart (atria) where the wall between the right and left atria does not close completely. This defect is present at birth (congenital).
Atrial septal defect is an abnormality of the upper chambers of the heart (atria) where the wall between the right and left atria does not close completely. This defect is present at birth (congenital).
Deep venous thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis is a condition where there is a in a deep vein (a vein that accompanies an artery).
Deep venous thrombosis is a condition where there is a in a deep vein (a vein that accompanies an artery).
Drug-induced hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication. It can also be caused by stopping a drug or medication. See also .
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication. It can also be caused by stopping a drug or medication. See also .
Right-sided heart failure
Right-sided heart failure is a disorder in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently, which is often a complication of other conditions.
Right-sided heart failure is a disorder in which the right side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently, which is often a complication of other conditions.
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension
Left-sided heart failure
Left-sided heart failure is a disorder in which the left side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently, thereby failing to meet the demands of the body.
Left-sided heart failure is a disorder in which the left side of the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently, thereby failing to meet the demands of the body.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome involves episodes of rapid heart rate () and baseline abnormal ECG caused by abnormal electrical pathways (circuits) in the heart.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome involves episodes of rapid heart rate () and baseline abnormal ECG caused by abnormal electrical pathways (circuits) in the heart.
Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
Heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema involves fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs.
Pulmonary edema involves fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs.