Prevalence of streptococcal skin infections in american samoan children with rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart diseaseBroge, TGorman, SMarrone, JBurns, J J
Heart disease symptoms vary, depending on the kind of heart disease you have. In some cases, symptoms of different conditions overlap; in others, they don't. Here are some symptoms you might see with common types. CAD Chest pain Shortness of breath Pain in your neck and jaw Arrythmias Ch...
Cyanosis (when your skin, lips, or nails turn blue due to lack of oxygen) Coronary artery disease (CAD) This is when one or more of your coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque. Your coronary arteries are two major blood vessels that supply blood to your...
During a heart attack or heart failure, fluid may leak into the lungs, causing shortness of breath. People may feel breathless even at rest. Shortness of breath can be due to other conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but it can also be a sign of heart attack ...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in both men and women in the UK according to the NHS.
What Lifestyle Changes Should I Make for Heart Disease? No matter what your diagnosis is, or which medications and procedures you undergo, a big part of your doctor’s prescription plan willfocus on lifestyle improvements. Adjusting how you live can be hard work—but the rewards are well wor...
One donor can provide life-saving organs for up to eight people and tissue, such as corneas and skin grafts, to 100 individuals, according to Gift of Life. “My goal this year is to donate blood and just be kind. I want to give back the kindness that was given to us,”...
Inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis are cardiovascular risk enhancers, warranting more intensive management of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The therapeutic armamentarium for dermatological diseases is rapidly expanding, with many treatments having potential effects on cardiometabolic disease. ...
Congenital heart disease, any abnormality of the heart that is present at birth. Cardiac abnormalities are generally caused by abnormal development of the heart and circulatory system before birth. Abnormal development can be caused by a variety of facto
WebMD provides a visual overview of heart disease, including symptoms to watch for, diagnostic tests, treatments, and prevention strategies.