Other Cardiovascular Issues

Have you ever experienced standing up, then suddenly feeling dizzy or disoriented? This phenomenon is known as orthostatic hypotension, which is caused by a sudden drop in your blood pressure when you suddenly stand up. What is orthostatic hypotension? Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden decrease in a person's blood pressure within three minutes of standing up. A […]

Given the option, many people would find it preferable to have low blood pressure than hypertension. And while it's true that some hypotensive patients do not have a problem with their low BP, others experience concerning symptoms. In this article, we’ll discuss the symptoms of low blood pressure, when it's considered an emergency and its […]

The most common birth defect worldwide is congenital heart disease. This affects millions of newborns every year.   Congenital heart disease (CHD) is defined as a birth defect that involves the structure of the heart and the way it works. The deformities can involve the walls, valves, arteries, and veins of the infant’s heart. This can lead […]

Rheumatic heart disease is a severe heart complication that develops when strep throat or scarlet fever is not adequately treated. This autoimmune disease is caused by an infection from streptococcus bacteria.  This cardiac disease is common among children and adolescents between 5 and 15 years old. However, in some cases, this can also develop among younger […]