cardiology conditions
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| arrhythmias | abnormal heart rhythms
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| atrioventricular block / heart block | impaired conduction of the heart's electrical impulses
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| flutter | rapid but regular contractions of atria or ventricles
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| fibrillation | uncoordinated, irregular contraction of the heart muscle
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| bradycardia | abnormally slow heartbeat
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| tachycardia | abnormally rapid heartbeat
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| congenital heart disease | abnormalities in the heart present at birth
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| CoA / coarctation of the aorta | narrowing of the aorta
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| PDA / patent ductus arteriosus | the small duct between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open (it usually closes at birth)
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| atrial septal defect | a small hole between the atria
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| ventricular septal defect | small holes in the ventricles
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| tetralogy of Fallot | a congenital malformation of the heart that involves 4 distinct defects
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| CHF / congestive heart failure | the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently
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| CAD / coronary artery disease | disease of the arteries surrounding the heart
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| endocarditis | bacterial inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
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| myocarditis | inflammation of the heart muscle
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| pericarditis | inflammation of the pericardium
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| MVP / mitral valve prolapse | improper closure of the mitral valve
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| murmur | extra sound between normal beats
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| stenosis | thickening of valvular tissue causing narrow valve openings
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| rheumatic heart disease | heart disease caused by rheumatic fever
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| aneurysm | weakening of the walls of a vessel
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| PVD / peripheral vascular disease | blockage of blood vessels outside of the heart
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| Raynaud's disease | episodes of vasospasm in fingers and toes
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| varicose veins | damaged valves that prevent backflow of blood in veins of the leg
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