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Definition of Endocarditis Disease: Endocarditis disease is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (Endocardium). Causes of Endocarditis Disease or Endocarditis Causes: There are different causes of endocarditis, which are mentioned below: Infection (Bacterial, fungal, Viral), History of endocarditis, Implanted heart device such as a pacemaker, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator), Central […]

Hypertension Disease Definition: Hypertension disease is known as high blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated when the 140/90mmhg or higher is called high blood pressure or hypertension. High Blood Pressure Dangers: Hypertension’s Effects High blood pressure is diagnosed when one or both (systolic and diastolic) of these numbers is too high. Stage or

Definition of Diabetes Mellitus Disease: Diabetes mellitus disease is commonly referred to as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from insufficiency secretion of insulin, less insulin action, or both. Types of Diabetes Mellitus Disease or Classification of  Diabetes Mellitus: There are three major types of diabetes which are discussed below: 1. Type-1

Definition of Conjunctivitis Disease: Conjunctivitis Disease refers to an inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva. It is a thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (pink eye). Causes of Conjunctivitis Disease: There are different causes of conjunctivitis. Those are in the below: Bacterial/ Viral infection, Allergic reaction ( dust, pollen), Irritants

What is Heart Valve Disease? Valvular heart disease is characterized by the narrowing or leaking of any of those or more valves. There are four values in the heart. Such as- Aortic valve, Mitral valve, Pulmonary valve, Tricuspid valve. Types of Valvular Heart Disease: There are two types of heart valve disease. Those are in

What is Heart Failure? Heart failure disease also called congestive. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. As a result, the main body or vital organs and other tissue do not receive enough oxygen and nutrient to function properly. Types of Heart

Definition of Myocardial Infarction Disease (MI): Myocardial infarction disease (MI) is the irreversible damage and death of myocardial muscle cells from the sudden blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot or plaque. Types of Myocardial Infarction Disease (MI): There are two types of myocardial infarction (MI). Those are in the following- 1. ST

Angina Definition or Angina Pectoris: Angina disease is chest pain or discomfort caused by inadequate oxygen supply resulting in low blood flow to the heart muscle. Types of Angina Disease or Classification of Angina: There are two types of Angina. Those are discussed below: 1. Stable Angina Disease or Angina Pectoris: The sensation of chest

Peptic Ulcer Disease Definition: Peptic Ulcer disease refers to open sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum. Types of Peptic Ulcer Disease: There are mainly two types of peptic ulcers. Those are- Gastric Ulcers: it occurs on the lining of the stomach. Duodenal Ulcers: it