Introduction Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood and cause abnormal heart rhythms. The condition can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, may lead to long-term…
Introduction A heart murmur is an unusual sound heard during a heartbeat, often described as a whooshing or swishing noise. Heart murmurs are detected by a doctor using a stethoscope and can be harmless (innocent) or a sign of an…
Introduction Heart valve diseases occur when one or more of the heart’s valves do not function properly, affecting the flow of blood through the heart. These conditions can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life due to…
Introduction Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. This does not mean the heart has stopped working, but rather that it is weaker or stiffer than…
