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Atrial Fibrillation Complications

Atrial fibrillation complications include stroke, heart failure and blood clots. Learn about AF complication prevention methods and warning signs to r...

Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis is made with ECG, Holter monitor, echocardiography and blood tests. Learn about AF diagnostic methods and stroke risk as...

Atrial Flutter

Atrial flutter is a arrhythmia where the atria beat very rapidly and regularly. Learn about symptoms, causes, stroke risk and treatment options.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a common rhythm disorder where the heart beats irregularly and rapidly. Learn about symptoms, AFib types, stroke risk and treat...

Endocarditis

Endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart valves that can lead to stroke and heart failure if untreated. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and ...

Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)

Tachycardia is a heart rate above 100 beats per minute at rest. Learn about its types, symptoms, causes, and the most effective treatment options avai...

Amnesia (Memory Loss)

Amnesia is the inability to recall past memories or form new ones. Learn about its types, causes, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment and support ...

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Atrial fibrillation treatment includes blood thinners, rate control, rhythm control and catheter ablation options. Learn about AF treatment methods an...

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can range from harmless palpitations to life-threatening emergencies. Learn about its types, causes, and t...

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Hypertension is a chronic condition of persistently elevated blood pressure that rarely causes symptoms. Learn about its causes, risks, and how it is ...

Mitral Valve Stenosis

Mitral valve stenosis is a condition where the mitral valve cannot open fully, restricting blood flow in the heart.

Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Mitral valve regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve fails to close fully and blood leaks backward in the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes and t...

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes dangerously high LDL cholesterol from birth. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and...

LDL Cholesterol

LDL is the bad cholesterol that builds up in artery walls and raises heart disease risk. Learn what high LDL means, what causes it, and the most effec...

Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is a serious condition following streptococcal throat infection that can permanently damage the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes, t...

Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Tricuspid valve regurgitation occurs when the tricuspid valve fails to close fully and blood leaks backward in the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes...