Chest conditions
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Heartburn – Overview
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease [GORD]; GERD; Reflux, Heartburn) Heartburn – Definition Heartburn is a burning sensation in the…
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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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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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Thalassemia
(Mediterranean Anemia; Cooley’s Anemia; Thalassemia Major; Thalassemia Minor) Thalassemia – Definition Thalassemia is an inherited disorder. It leads to the…
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