Pericardial Effusion
Pericardial effusion is a collection of excess fluid in our pericardium (the sac around our heart). When it happens quickly…
Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram
An electrocardiogram test is an easy way to get information to diagnose a problem with the heart. It doesn’t take…
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathies are conditions affecting the heart muscle, leading to impaired mechanical and electrical function, which can manifest as either dilated,…
Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a serious inflammation of one of the four heart valves, caused by bacteria. Endocarditis is a life-threatening inflammation of…
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac tamponade describes a heart that has so much fluid around it that it can’t pump enough blood. This is…
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Disease or cardiovascular disease refers to various types of conditions that can affect heart function, for example: Coronary artery…
Aspirin for Cardiovascular Disease
Many doctors are still likely to advise daily, low dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention, even though doing so carries…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the thin, two-layered, fluid-filled sac that covers the outer surface of our heart.…
Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction especially in women or heart attack in women – symptoms in women don’t often include the dramatic theater…
Heliotrope Rash
Heliotrope rash is caused by dermatomyositis (DM), a rare connective tissue disease. People with this disease have a violet or…