Heart

Definition Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the actual muscle cells and surrounding tissues are not normal or healthy. In this condition, the myocardium is abnormally enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. Eventually, the weakened heart loses the ability to pump blood effectively and heart failure or heart …

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Introduction Congenital heart defects refer to malformation of the heart and the large vessels which are present at birth. About 8 to 10 in every 1000 babies are born with congenital heart defects. In many cases, the heart defects are relatively mild and do not require any treatment. For children …

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What is heart failure? Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to meet the body’s needs. Heart consists mainly of muscles which move on electrical signals from our intrinsic electrical battery. Heart works as a pump in our body to ensure adequate oxygen and nutrient-rich blood delivery …

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Introduction Fainting spell, “blacking out,” or syncope is defined as a sudden, brief loss of consciousness followed by the return to full wakefulness. This loss of consciousness may be accompanied by loss of muscle tone that can result in falling or slumping over. Fainting is relatively common in adolescence, especially …

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What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a syndrome characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. It usually affects infants and young children under 5 years of age. Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. The disease was first described by a Japanese …

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Congenital heart defect affects about eight per 1000 babies. The child can present in many ways depending on the type and severity of the heart defect. The heart has four chambers, the upper atria and the lower ventricles and functions as right side and left side of the heart. The …

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Why does a heart murmur occur? A heart murmur is a noise made by turbulent blood flowing through your heart. Most murmurs are ‘innocent’ or ‘functional’, meaning there is nothing wrong with your child’s heart. They may disappear and reappear throughout childhood, may get louder or softer depending on your …

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