Bacterial myocarditis is a condition where the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes inflamed due to a bacterial infection. This inflammation can interfere with the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, leading …
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Amy Scanlon, MD, FACC, is a practicing private practice cardiologist at Consultants in Cardiology and the current team cardiologist for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scanlon has authored several published articles including the American College of Cardiology’s Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes module. He frequently lectures and participates in speaking engagements for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Infectious myocarditis is a condition in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes inflamed due to an infection. This inflammation can weaken the heart, impairing its ability to pump blood effectively. …
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Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a life-threatening heart condition that occurs when the electrical activity of the heart becomes chaotic. This condition causes the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles) to quiver instead …
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Viral myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a viral infection. This condition can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood, leading to a range of symptoms …
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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects millions of people worldwide. While many cases of hypertension are classified as primary or essential hypertension, which means no specific cause is …
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Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a condition that causes a significant drop in blood pressure when a person transitions from a sitting or lying position to a …
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Primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It refers to high blood pressure that develops over time, with no specific …
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) is a condition that causes a rapid heart rate, originating above the heart’s ventricles. This condition is often associated with irregular heartbeats and can lead to significant …
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Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that originates in the heart’s upper chambers, known as the atria. This condition involves rapid and regular heartbeats, and it …
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a medical condition that affects the arteries of the lungs, leading to high blood pressure within these vessels. This condition can be dangerous, as it forces …