What is coarctation of aorta? Coarctation of aorta is a birth defect of the aorta, the largest blood vessel supplying oxygenated blood to the whole body. It is
Can cancer affect the heart? Primary malignant tumours (cancer) of the heart are very rare. But the heart can be affected in cancer in more than one way.
What is myocarditis? Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle. It can be caused by various causes like infections with viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Myocarditis can
What is low pressure? There are several persons who say that they have “low pressure”, meaning that they have low blood pressure. But most of them have low
What is white coat syndrome? എന്താണ് വൈറ്റ് കോട്ട് സിൻഡ്രോം? Some persons have higher blood pressure when recorded in the hospital setting than when recorded at home. This has
What is infective endocarditis? Endocardium is the inner lining of the heart, including heart valves. Infective endocarditis means infections of the endocardium, mainly the heart valves, though it
What is pericardial effusion? Pericardial effusion is collection of fluid within the layers covering the heart. Pericardium is the covering of the heart. It has an inner layer
What are ICD-11 codes for heart diseases? Many of you would have noted ICD codes for diagnosis in the hospital discharge summaries of relatives. ICD stands for the
What are ventricular ectopic beats (VPC)? Ventricular ectopic beats are premature heart beats originating from the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. Normal heart beats originate from
What is supraventricular tachycardia? Supraventricular tachycardia is a fast rhythm originating from the upper chambers of the heart. Normal heart rhythm originates from the sinus node, the natural
