Other Heart Conditions
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart.
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever.
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever.
Cardiac Sarcoma
Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart.
Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart.
Congenital Heart Defects
When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, a condition called congenital heart defect occurs.
When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, a condition called congenital heart defect occurs.
A Serious Look at Fainting
Fainting is a loss of consciousness, falling down or needing to lie down, followed by spontaneous recovery. Fainting by itself is not a problem, but it could be a sign of a serious health condition.
Fainting is a loss of consciousness, falling down or needing to lie down, followed by spontaneous recovery. Fainting by itself is not a problem, but it could be a sign of a serious health condition.
The Lowdown on Low Blood Pressure
Doctors often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms.
Doctors often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms.
Why the Doctor Treats Snoring Seriously
The movies and television depict snoring as funny, even hilarious. But snoring is no joke: It's a medical problem that can have serious health and social implications.
The movies and television depict snoring as funny, even hilarious. But snoring is no joke: It's a medical problem that can have serious health and social implications.