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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 …

Also known as Eosinophilia. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. They help fight off infections and play a …

Also known as CLL. Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells help your body fight infection. …

Also known as Chronic granulocytic leukemia, Chronic myelogenous leukemia, CML. Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood …

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol …

Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. It is the most common type of childhood cancer. Your blood cells …