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.
-
Bacterial endocarditis
(Infective Endocarditis) Bacterial endocarditis – Definition This endocardium is a thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the heart.…
Read More » -
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation – Definition Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart’s electrical system normally sends regularly spaced, predictable…
Read More » -
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis – Definition Atherosclerosis is hardening of a blood vessel from a buildup of plaque. Plaque is made of fatty…
Read More » -
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias – Definition Arrhythmias are abnormal beats of the heart. Types of arrhythmias include: Heartbeats that are too slow (…
Read More » -
Aortic stenosis in adults
(Stenosis, Aortic — Adult; AS — Adult) Aortic stenosis in adults – Definition The aortic valve is located between the…
Read More »