Angina Pectoris and Unstable Angina

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Click Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a disorder of the rhythm of the

Atrial Myxoma

Atrial Myxomas are heart tumours that are usually found in the left atrium.

Atrial Septal Defect - ASD (Paediatric Cardiology/Ostium Secundum Defect) (Atrial Septal Defect - ASD (Paediatric Cardiology/Ostium Secundum Defect))

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect. In fetal circulation there is normally an opening between the two atria (the upper chambers of the heart) to allow blood to bypass the lungs. T

Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities (Heart Block)

Heart block is a disorder of the electrical conduction system of the heart. There are three degrees of heart block:

1st degree: There is a delayed conduction between the atria and

Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiac tamponade is the compression of the heart caused by blood or fluid accumulating in the space between the myocardium (heart muscle) and the pericardium (the outer covering sac of the heart). Th

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is disease affecting the heart muscle. Most cardiomyopathies affect the left ventricle of the heart which is the largest chamber r

Chronic Heart Failure

Heart failure is a term used to describe the state when the heart is no longer able to maintain its function - that is, to maintain an adequate cardiac output (to pump blood adequately) or to be able

Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the Aorta is mainly found in the aorta, which is the main artery from the heart. The most common site is the arch of the aorta (just after it leaves the heart).

Congestive Heart Failure

[[Anim 98]] Congestive heart failure, in simple terms, is when the heart fails to maintain an adequate circulation of blood around the body owing to a defect in the heart's pumping action.

Coronary heart disease(Coronary heart disease (CHD))

Coronary heart disease (CHD),also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), is a disorder of the coronary arteries. These arteries of the heart are the main blood vessels that surround the heart and pro

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep Vein Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot in one of the deep veins of the body. DVT clots usually occur in those deep veins within the leg, particular

Dental Caries

[[Anim 49]] Dental caries is an infectious disease that can lead to cavities (small holes) in the

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

[[Anim 12]] A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction or MI, occurs when an area of <

Heart Failure

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Heart failure, in simple

Hemorrhagic stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke is characterised by bleeding occuring directly into the brain itself, damaging adjacent brain tissue. This often results from rupture of a vessel due to hypertension or an aneur

Hypercholesterolaemia

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Hypercholesterolaemia is defined as elevated amounts of Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, which can affect multiple sites such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and br

Infective Endocarditis (IE)

Infective endocarditis is an infection (usually bacterial, occasionally fungal) of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart). It is a serious disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Pr

Intraventricular Conduction Blocks(Intraventricular Conduction Blocks- Bundle Branch Blocks)

Intraventricular Conduction Blocks or Bundle Branch Blocks occur in the conduction system of the heart. There are two main bundles of conducting fibers in the heart conducting the electrical signal

Ischaemic Stroke

[[Anim 1]] A stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the

Marfan's Syndrome

Marfan's syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissues within the body. It affects the skeleton, joints, eyes and cardiovascular structures. The skin and lungs are also frequently involved.

Metabolic Syndrome

The metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that can potentially contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart a

Mitral Regurgitation (MR)

[[Anim 200]] Acute mitral regurgitation is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve (between the left aftrium and left ventricle) does not close properly, causing blood to leak (back-flow) into th

Mitral Stenosis (MS)

[[Anim 106]] Mitral stenosis is a narrowing or obstruction of the opening of the mitral valve, which separates the upper (left arium) and lower chamber (left ventricle) on the left side of the heart.

Myocarditis

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disorder of the myocardium (the heart muscle). It is usually caused by a viral infection, particularly adenovirus (a virus that contains DNA) and enterovirus (a group of

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome is a rare disorder that is genetic, via autosomal dominant inheritance. It is also known as hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome, familial hemo

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition where a temporary blood vessel near an unborn baby's heart, the ductus arteriosus, fails to close after birth. (The blood vessel normally closes after bi

Pericarditis & Pericardial Disease

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the Pericardium. The pericardium is the fibrous sheath around the heart.

Peripheral arterial disease (Arteriosclerosis)

Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels characterized by narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. This causes a decrease in blood flow that

Petechiae skin purpura

A petechia, (plural Petechiae) refers to a small red or purple pin point dot on the body, due to broken Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common condition characterised by men

Preeclampsia (Toxemia, Pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy induced disease associated with elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine which presents in

Prehypertension

Prehypertension is a relatively new category of blood pressure identified by the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressu

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

[[Anim 125]] Pulmonary embolism occurs in the lungs. The lung, as well as containing airways, also contain blood vessels, which are derived from the pulmonary art

Pulmonary Heart Disease - Cor Pulmonale

Pulmonary Heart Disease or Cor Pulmonale is an alteration in the structure and function of the right ventrical caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory system.

Pulmonary Hypertension

[[Anim 126]] Pulmonary hypertension means high blood pressure in the lung blood vessels. It is not a disease itself, but rather a final common pathway for many different diseases. Pulmonary arte

Pulmonary oedema

Pulmonary oedema is a disease of the lung. The lungs essentially provide the interface between air and blood. The lungs consist of a series of folded membranes (the alveoli), which are located at t

Pulmonary Valvular Disease

Pulmonary Valvular Disease is a disease of the heart, namely the pulmonary valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS, Renovascular disease, Ischemic nephropathy)

[[Anim 167]] Renal Artery Stenosis is a disease of the renal arteries. This name of this condition describes the narrowing (stenosis) of the main arteries of the kidneys, most often due to artheros

Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever) and can involve t

Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS, Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome)

[[Anim 191]] [[Anim 55]] Sick sinus syndrome is a group of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias) presumably caused by malfunction

Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident - CVA)

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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a type of heart defect present at birth (congenital) consisting of four different abnormalities. It usually results in insufficiently oxygenated blood being pumped to the body c

Tricuspid Valvular Disease

Tricuspid Valvular Disease is a disease of the heart, namely the tricuspid valve between the right ventricle and right atrium.

Ventricular Arrythmias (VT, Ventricular fibrillation VF)

Ventricular Arrythmia (VA) is a severely abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that, unless treated immediately, causes death. VF is responsible for 75% to 85% of sudden deaths in persons with hea

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a disease of the heart, namely the septum (or division) between the two ventricles (or main chambers of the heart).

Virtual Cardiac Centre Full Disease List

Angina Pectoris and Unstable Angina

Virtual Medical Centre Video

Atrial Myxoma

Atrial Septal Defect - ASD (Paediatric Cardiology/Ostium Secundum Defect) (Atrial Septal Defect - ASD (Paediatric Cardiology/Ostium Secundum Defect))

Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities (Heart Block)

Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiomyopathy

Chronic Heart Failure

Coarctation of the Aorta

Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary heart disease(Coronary heart disease (CHD))

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Dental Caries

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Heart Failure

Hemorrhagic stroke

Hypercholesterolaemia

Infective Endocarditis (IE)

Intraventricular Conduction Blocks(Intraventricular Conduction Blocks- Bundle Branch Blocks)

Ischaemic Stroke

Marfan's Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome

Mitral Regurgitation (MR)

Mitral Stenosis (MS)

Myocarditis

Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Pericarditis & Pericardial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (Arteriosclerosis)

Petechiae skin purpura

Preeclampsia (Toxemia, Pregnancy-induced hypertension)

Prehypertension

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary Heart Disease - Cor Pulmonale

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary oedema

Pulmonary Valvular Disease

Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS, Renovascular disease, Ischemic nephropathy)

Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Disease

Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS, Bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome)

Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident - CVA)

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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tricuspid Valvular Disease

Ventricular Arrythmias (VT, Ventricular fibrillation VF)

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)