What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome(POTS)? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes an abnormally fast heart rate (tachycardia) when you stand up from a sitting or lying position. The increase in heart rate is often accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Postural orthostatic…
What is Bradycardia? Bradycardia is described as a heart rate (HR) lower than 50–60 bpm, & it’s marked as a regular phenomenon in young, athletic individuals, as well as in patients as a position of genuine aging or because of particular illnesses. Research indicates the presence of a circadian cycle in HR, with the fastest…
What is Ischemic heart disease? Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is a condition in which the blood flow to the heart is restricted due to narrowed or blocked arteries. This can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, heart attacks. Ischemic refers to a heart that is not…
INTRODUCTION Tetralogy of Fallot (teh-TRAL-uh-jee of fuh-LOW) is a rare condition caused by a combination of four heart defects that are present at birth (congenital). These defects, which affect the structure of the heart, cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and to the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy…
OVERVIEW An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of your heart (atria). The condition is present at birth (congenital). Small defects may never cause a problem and may be found incidentally. It’s also possible that small atrial septal defects may close on their own during infancy…
Acyanotic heart defects are congenital cardiac malformations that affect the atrial or ventricular walls, heart valves, or large blood vessels. Common causes include genetic defects (e.g., trisomies), maternal infections (e.g., rubella), or maternal consumption of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Acyanotic heart defects are characterized pathophysiologically by a left-to-right shunt, which causes pulmonary hypertension and…
CYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. CYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE causes low levels of oxygen in the blood. A common symptom is a bluish tint to the skin, called cyanosis. Several birth defects can cause this type of heart disease, including: issues with the heart valves,…
