Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis – Definition The appendix is a small, tube-like organ that hangs from the large intestine. Appendicitis is inflammation of…
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome – Definition Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a disorder of the heart’s electrical activity. It causes the heart to…
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Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation – Definition The ventricles are the large lower chamber of the heart. They are responsible for moving blood…
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Varicose veins
Varicose veins – Definition Varicose veins are enlarged and distended veins. They can occur anywhere in the body, but are…
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Tricuspid valve disease
(Tricuspid Regurgitation; Tricuspid Stenosis) Tricuspid valve disease – Definition Tricuspid valve disease refers to damage to the tricuspid heart valve.…
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