Section 9
Diseases and Disorders of the Heart
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Congenital Heart Defects
A congenital heart defect is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels that is present at birth.
Myocarditis and Endocarditis
Endocarditis and myocarditis are driven by inflammation of the heart.
Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction
Ischemic heart disease is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, usually due to atherosclerosis, and can lead to a heart attack.
Arrhythmia
Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) are a heterogeneous group of conditions involving abnormal electrical activity in the heart.