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Arrhythmia |
Disorder of the heart rate either beating too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia) |
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Atrial fibrillation |
Disorder of the heart rhythm involving rapid and irregular heart rate |
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Atherosclerosis |
Condition in which fatty materials collect on the artery walls |
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Cardiomyopathy |
Condition where a weakening or change of the heart muscle occurs |
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Congestive heart failure |
Condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body. Chronic, long-term condition |
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Coronary heart disease |
Condition in which small blood vessels narrow |
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Heart attack |
Also known as myocardial infarction. Condition where the blood flow to parts of the heart are blocked for enough time to cause damage to the tissue or even death |
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Heart murmur |
Are sounds of the heart caused by turbulent blood flow |
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Myocardial ischemia |
Condition in which blood flow to the heart is temporary decreased |
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Thrombophlebitis |
Swelling or inflammation of veins caused by blood clots |
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Ventricular fibrillation |
This condition is a severe form of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm.) Causes can include heart attack, congenital heart disease and/or ischemia. Treatment may include medications and monitoring. |
