Heart Health
Mr. Anderson, a 58-year-old schoolteacher, complains of dizziness. He has been experiencing fatigue and chest pain since. He has a history of hypertension and has been taking his medication regularly. His general health is otherwise good. He is worried that he has a heart block and needs a pacemaker.
What is Heart Block?
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What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular condition affecting millions worldwide. It is the leading cause of heart-related morbidity and mortality in the US, imposing a significant burden on public health systems and individuals alike. CAD develops when the coronary arteries, the blood vessels responsible…
Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic condition that develops as a complication of rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can occur after an untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal throat infection, caused explicitly by group A Streptococcus bacterium. Rheumatic fever triggers an immune response in the body, where…
