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Understanding Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral valve disease is a common heart condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As a vital component of the heart, the mitral valve...
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis is a heart valve disorder characterized by the narrowing or constriction of the mitral valve, which controls the blood flow...
Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common heart valve disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the valve between the left...
Myocardial Ischemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Myocardial ischemia is a medical condition characterized by a reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to an insufficient supply of oxygen...
Understanding Myocarditis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Myocarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the heart muscle, with a range of causes and potential complications. By understanding...
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): A Comprehensive Guide
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that occurs when the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel in the heart, fails to close...
Pectus Excavatum: Sunken Chest Condition
Pectus Excavatum, also known as "sunken chest" or "funnel chest," is a congenital condition where the breastbone (sternum) and rib cartilage develop...
Pericardial Effusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Pericardial Effusion is a condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fluid within the pericardial sac, a thin, two-layered membrane that...
Pericarditis: Understanding Inflammation of the Heart’s Protective Sac
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds the heart and holds it in place within the chest. The...
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) are early heartbeats originating in the heart's lower chambers, called the ventricles. PVCs disrupt the...
Pulmonary Atresia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Pulmonary atresia is a rare congenital heart defect in which the pulmonary valve does not develop properly. The pulmonary valve, located between the...
Pulmonary Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Pulmonary edema, broadly speaking, refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. This accumulation can impede...