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There are four major blood types: A, B, O, and AB. The types are based on substances on the surface …

Endocarditis, also called infective endocarditis (IE), is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. The most common type, …

Also called dropsy. Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body’s tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles …

If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes you have an increased risk for heart disease. Diabetic heart disease can be coronary …

If you have diabetes, your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your …

An arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too …

Also known as DVT. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in …

Also known as pulmonary arterial hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries to your lungs. It …

Also called Cooley’s anemia, Mediterranean anemia. Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders. If you have one, your body makes fewer healthy …

A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart. It is present at birth. Congenital heart …