Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.
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Endocarditis
Updated Sept. 6, 2020 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 Sept. 3, 2020 The heart is essential for life, pumping blood through the body with an average of 100,000 beats a day, 60-100 beats […]
Continue readingCongenital Heart Defects
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 […]
Continue readingHeart Failure
Updated August 26, 2020 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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