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Infective endocarditis is divided into the three categories of acute, subacute, and chronic based on the duration of symptoms. [ 12 ] Acute infective endocarditis refers to the presence of signs and symptoms of infective endocarditis that are present for days up to six weeks. [ 12 ] If these signs and symptoms persist for more than six weeks ...
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...
Deaths. 261,247 (2017) [ 9] A congenital heart defect ( CHD ), also known as a congenital heart anomaly, congenital cardiovascular malformation, and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that is present at birth. [ 7] A congenital heart defect is classed as a cardiovascular disease. [ 10]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease ( GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications. [ 6][ 7][ 10] Symptoms include dental corrosion, dysphagia, heartburn, odynophagia ...
Thickening of the valve without causing obstruction is known as aortic sclerosis. [1] Causes include being born with a bicuspid aortic valve, and rheumatic fever; a normal valve may also harden over the decades due to calcification. [2] [1] A bicuspid aortic valve affects about one to two percent of the population. [1]
Heyde's syndrome; A stenotic aortic valve: Specialty: Cardiology, general surgery, Hematology: Symptoms: Aortic valve stenosis symptoms: Chest pain (angina) or tightness Shortness of breath, especially during exertion or when lying down Fatigue or weakness Irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations Dizziness or fainting episodes Gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms: Occult (hidden) or overt ...
Aortic regurgitation. Aortic regurgitation ( AR ), also known as aortic insufficiency ( AI ), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. As a consequence, the cardiac muscle is forced to work harder than normal.
Rheumatic fever ( RF) is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. [ 1] The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a streptococcal throat infection. [ 2] Signs and symptoms include fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and occasionally a characteristic non- itchy rash known ...