Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac that surrounds the heart. Read on to learn details, such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.
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Rheumatic heart disease is a condition where the heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever.
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Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart.
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When the heart or blood vessels near the heart do not develop normally before birth, it's called a congenital heart defect (CHD). Learn about different types of CHDs, and how to help young teens transition successfully from pediatric care to adult care.
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Fainting (syncope) is a brief loss of consciousness. This leads to falling down or needing to lie down, followed by a quick recovery. Fainting by itself is not a problem, but it could be a sign of a serious health condition.
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Healthcare providers often consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it drops suddenly or causes noticeable symptoms.
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Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone caused when not enough blood gets to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it’s usually harmless. But in a few children, syncope is serious. This is usually because of a heart problem, or less often a neurological problem.
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