Types of Congenital Heart Defects

aortic valve :: Article Creator St. Luke's Medical Center Opens State-of-the-art Center For Structural Heart And Vascular Interventions In 2012, St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) introduced a new, less invasive valve replacement option called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) to the Philippines. This groundbreaking technique proved to be a big help for people with a narrowed heart valve, especially those who are older, frail, or already have other health problems that make surgery too risky. After 12 years of pioneering work and 252 lives positively impacted through TAVR, SLMC raises the bar in structural heart care by formally opening its Center for Structural Heart and Vascular Interventions (CSHVI) on January 16, 2024. "We are marking the milestone of a journey that started in 2012. It is a journey that has saved 252 lives and counting, a journey of expertise, journey of excellence, of pain for all the training, hard w...

smoking related diseases :: Article Creator 10 Expert-Backed Tips To Quit Smoking Cigarettes Short Term Benefits There are many benefits to quitting smoking, says Robert Goldberg, M.D., a pulmonologist with Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California. "Within the first 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure will drop. As time passes, the carbon monoxide level in your blood becomes normal and your circulation and lung function improves," he says. Other immediate benefits include an improved sense of smell, a better ability to taste food, a decrease in yellowing of the fingernails, increased exercise capacity and improvement in the smell of your breath, hair and clothes. Over time, you'll cough less, but don't be surprised if you cough more in the short term, says Norman Edelman, M.D., a pulmonologist and professor of Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York. ...

sickle cell anaemia is caused by :: Article Creator Sickle Cell Anemia Symptoms And How To Manage Them Sickle cell anemia can cause your blood cells to stick as they move through your body, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, intense pain, and jaundice. Symptoms such as chest pain may signal a sickle cell crisis. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) causes your red blood cells to be hard and sickle-shaped (like a "C") instead of round. Your red blood cells carry oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body as they move through your veins and arteries. But when they have this shape, they get stuck more often and don't carry as much oxygen. SCA-related circulation problems can cause pain, swelling, and other symptoms. SCA affects people differently. Your symptoms will depend on how the condition affects your body over time. Here are some common SCA symptoms and ways to manage them. If you have anemia, you do not have enough...

symptoms of eisenmenger syndrome :: Article Creator Uncombable Hair Syndrome Uncombable hair syndrome is a rare condition that typically causes dry, frizzy hair that you can't comb flat. It usually happens before age 3 but may show up as late as age 12. The condition usually goes away in childhood.   Other names for the condition include: Spun glass hair Unmanageable hair syndrome Cheveux incoiffables Pili trianguli et canaliculi Uncombable hair syndrome is a rare condition that can cause dry, frizzy hair that you can't comb flat. It happens before age 3 but may show up as late as age 12. The condition usually goes away in childhood. (Photo credit: Photodisc/Getty Images) Symptoms of uncombable hair syndrome usually appear between 3 months and 12 years of age in children with blondish silver or straw-colored hair. The hair color may change over time. The amount of hair you have usually isn't affected, but it grows...

peripheral cardiovascular disease :: Article Creator Peripheral Vascular Disease: What To Know Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a progressive disorder that restricts blood flow to the arms, legs, or other body parts. It occurs when blood vessels narrow, become blocked, or spasm. It can lead to pain and cramping. PVD describes the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (not including the brain or heart). If PVD occurs only in the arteries, it is called peripheral artery disease (PAD). Most cases of PVD affect the arteries, so research often uses the terms interchangeably. In this article, we look closely at PVD, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Signs and symptoms of PVD often appear gradually. They occur more commonly in the legs than in the arms because the blood vessels in the legs are further from the heart. Typical symptoms of PVD include feeling pain, aches, or cramps while walking. Ho...