by Ibrahim | Jan 31, 2025 | Cardiac Tumors, Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac tumors are rare growths that can develop in the heart or its surrounding structures. These tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and they may originate in the heart (primary tumors) or spread from other parts of the body...
by Ibrahim | Jan 30, 2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a rare but serious condition characterized by high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the lungs. This increased pressure strains the right side of the heart, leading to symptoms like shortness...
by Ibrahim | Jan 29, 2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) refers to a group of structural heart defects present at birth. These defects can affect the heart’s walls, valves, or blood vessels, disrupting normal blood flow. CHD is the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 1% of...
by Ibrahim | Jan 28, 2025 | Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections, Cardiovascular Diseases
Aortic aneurysms and dissections are life-threatening conditions that affect the aorta, the body’s largest artery. An aneurysm is a bulge or weakening in the aortic wall, while a dissection occurs when the layers of the aortic wall tear, causing blood to flow between...
by Ibrahim | Jan 28, 2025 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, most commonly the legs. This condition is often a sign of widespread atherosclerosis, which can also affect the heart and brain. PAD can lead to...
