Question 1

i have tetralogy of fallot (a type heart disease) and sleep apnea. im wanting to have a baby would that be a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

You're 20?: Women with tof can successfully carry pregnancies to full term. If you're healthy and active and otherwise feeling well, it's possible. You should be under the close supervision of your pediatric/adult congenital cardiologist who knows the specifics of your condition such as your pulmonary artery pressure and arrhythmia status.

Question 2

what types of heart diseases are there?

Accepted Answer

Several: There are those from genetic diseases, structural diseases from diseases such as hypertension, infectious diseases, diseases from one's diet, and even a class called idiopathic (essentially meaning - we don't know).

Question 3

what are the different types of heart diseases?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease: This question is too general for an answer here.  Please be more specific about  what your question is and keep it from being so broad a question, so we can help.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

can you let me know how many different types of heart diseases are there?

Accepted Answer

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

which type of heart diseases can an echo cardiogram detect?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram: Shows structure and function very well if good images are obtained.

Question 7

what are the different types of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: However, when people generically refer to "heart disease" they are usually talking about cholesterol plaque in the coronary arteries (cad).

Question 8

what type of heart disease is indicated when the p-r interval is extended?

Accepted Answer

Ecg: The PR interval is the period when the electrical impulse is being conducted from the sino atrial node down thru the atrium, thru the atrioventricular node and the conduction system to the ventricles. Prolongation of this can be caused by many factors ischemic, metabolic and structural and is not a specific indicator of a specific disease.

Question 9

please suggest what type of heart disease is detected when p-r interval is extended?

Accepted Answer

PR interval: The pr interval is the time the impulse travels from the atrium to the ventricles. There is a normal range and some people have shorter and some longer intervals. Long intervals can indicate disease in the atrioventricular conduction system. If this is severe enough to block impulses getting to the ventricle a pacemaker may be indicated.

Question 10

is bundle branch block a type of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is a disease of the conduction system ( wiring system) of the heart.

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What are the different types of heart diseases?

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

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Can you let me know how many different types of heart diseases are there?

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Which type of heart diseases can an echo cardiogram detect?

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What type of heart disease is indicated when the p-r interval is extended?

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Is bundle branch block a type of heart disease?

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