Question 1

what are rare(ish) heart diseases that affect infants?

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Congenital heart def: Congenital heart defect (CHD) or congenital heart anomaly is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels that is present at birth. Many types of heart defects exist, most of which either obstruct blood flow in the heart or vessels near it, or cause blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern. Other defects, such as long QT syndrome, affect the heart's rhythm.

Question 2

what is heart diseases a risk factor for?

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Heart diseases is a risk factor for::   Influenza, Flu & Cold.

Question 3

what are some major causes of heart diseases?

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Many : Genetics, high cholesterol, smoking, hypertension, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are all major causes as is age.

Question 4

what are some of the tests for heart diseases?

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The tests for Heart diseases include::   Electrocardiogram, Tilt table test, Stress test, Echocardiogram, Cardiac catheterization, Electrophysiology study, Pericardiocentesis, Cardiac CT Scan.

Question 5

what would you say are major causes of heart diseases?

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Various causes: Cardiomyopathy is a generic term for abnormal heart muscle. It can be caused by infections, poisons,  genetics, and physiologic causes. There are both weak heart and 'strong heart' cardiomyopathies. The cause of someone's cardiomyopathy requires more information than the term cardiomyopathy.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: heart diseases?

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: Anything not normal about your heart or blood vessels.

Question 7

which type of heart diseases are there and can it be cured?

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Various causes: Cardiomyopathy is a generic term for abnormal heart muscle. It can be caused by infections, poisons,  genetics, and physiologic causes. There are both weak heart and 'strong heart' cardiomyopathies. The cause of someone's cardiomyopathy requires more information than the term cardiomyopathy.

Question 8

what are some genetic heart diseases?

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Genetic heart dis.: Generally, there are primary genetic conditions affecting the electrical system, the structure of the heart (congenital anomalies), diseases of the arteries supplying blood to the heart, and conditions that result in heart failure (i.e. poor heart function).  In addition, there are other genetic conditions that will secondarily affect the heart.  There are specific types within each category.

Question 9

what are the 5 congenital heart diseases?

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Dozens!: There are dozens of different, unique congenital heart diseases (defects).  The most common congenital heart defects are ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and bicuspid aortic valve.  Bicuspid aortic valve is often undiagnosed until adulthood.

Question 10

what are the common congenital heart diseases?

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Mist common : Bicuspid aortic valve is thought to be present in 2% of the population.  Other forms of chd are present in  0.8% of live births, most common are ventricular septal defects, then pulmonary stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus, and atrial septal defects. Hope this answers your question.

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