Blood (haematology)
Amyloidosis
Non-infectious · Chronic
A group of rare conditions in which abnormal proteins called amyloid build up in organs and tissues, affecting how they work.
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Cardiovascular system conditions
The heart and blood vessels, which pump and carry blood around the body.
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Cardiovascular system
Angina
Non-infectious · Chronic
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, usually brought on by exertion and relieved by rest.
Cardiovascular system
Aortic coarctation in adults
Non-infectious · Chronic
A narrowing of the aorta, present from birth, that may only be found in adulthood, often because of high blood pressure in the arms.
Cardiovascular system
Aortic dissection
Non-infectious · Acute
A tear in the inner layer of the aorta that allows blood to split the layers of the artery wall, a life-threatening emergency.
Cardiovascular system
Aortic regurgitation
Non-infectious · Chronic
A leaky aortic valve that lets blood flow back into the heart, making the heart work harder over time.
Cardiovascular system
Aortic stenosis
Non-infectious · Chronic
Narrowing of the aortic valve that restricts blood flow out of the heart, most often caused by age-related calcium build-up.
Cardiovascular system
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
Non-infectious · Chronic
An inherited heart muscle disease in which muscle is replaced by fat and scar tissue, causing dangerous heart rhythms.
Cardiovascular system
Atherosclerosis
Non-infectious · Chronic
The build-up of fatty plaques inside artery walls, which narrows arteries and is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes.
Cardiovascular system
Atrial fibrillation
Non-infectious · Chronic
A common heart rhythm disorder in which the upper chambers beat irregularly and often fast, increasing the risk of stroke.
Cardiovascular system
Atrial flutter
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
A heart rhythm disorder in which the upper chambers beat very fast in a regular circuit, often causing a fast heartbeat.
Cardiovascular system
Atrial septal defect
Non-infectious · Chronic
A hole in the wall between the upper chambers of the heart, present from birth, which may not be found until adulthood.
Cardiovascular system
Beriberi
Non-infectious · Acute or chronic
A condition caused by severe lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine), affecting the heart, nerves or brain.
Cardiovascular system
Bicuspid aortic valve
Non-infectious · Chronic
A heart valve present from birth with two leaflets instead of three, which can become narrowed or leaky and is linked to aortic enlargement.
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system
Cardiac tamponade
Non-infectious · Acute
Fluid around the heart that squeezes it and stops it filling.
Cardiovascular system
Cardiomyopathy (dilated)
Non-infectious · Chronic
A weakened, enlarged heart muscle that pumps poorly.
Cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular system