Evidence-Based Medical Encyclopedia
Explore thousands of diseases with authoritative clinical information from WHO, CDC, NIH, and international medical guidelines. Every condition features an interactive journey from diagnosis to treatment.
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Cardiology
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A genetic condition causing abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, leading to breathing problems, chest pain, and a risk of sudden cardiac death.
Metabolic Syndrome
A dangerous combination of belly fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol that dramatically increases the risk of heart attacks and diabetes.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
A condition where the mitral valve leaflets bulge back into the left atrium during the heart's contraction, sometimes causing a leak (regurgitation).
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg, that can cause local damage or break off and travel to the lungs.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Atherosclerotic narrowing of lower extremity arteries causing reduced blood flow, presenting as leg pain with walking (claudication) and carrying a high risk for cardiovascular events.
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle, often triggered by a viral infection, which can weaken the heart and cause irregular heartbeats.
Aortic Dissection
A life-threatening tear in the inner wall of the body's main artery (aorta), causing blood to split the artery layers apart, presenting as sudden, tearing chest pain.