Updated January 2, 2022 The heart is an integral organ in the human body. It is made of specialized cells that contract in response to […]
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Causes of Secondary Heart Disease
Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.
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Updated March 12, 2022 Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart chambers) and/or the valves in the heart. It […]
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Updated March 12, 2022 The heart is essential for life, pumping blood through the body with an average of 100,000 beats a day, 60-100 beats […]
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Updated Sept. 3, 2020 A congenital disease is a defect or disorder that is present from birth. Congenital heart disease includes a variety of defects […]
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Updated September 9, 2020 Another name for a stroke is a cerebral infarction or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The blood vessels that bring blood to […]
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Updated March 12, 2022 If the heart is damaged, it loses the ability to pump blood efficiently. This causes the blood to back up into […]
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