The following Conditions are related to Heart

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  • Cutis laxa

    Cutis laxa encompasses a group of rare disorders that occur in several inherited congenital forms or are acquired at some point during life -acquired cutis laxa. Cutis laxa involves a wide spectrum of symptoms that result from defects in connective tissue found throughout the body - in muscles, joints, skin and other organs.The treatment of Cutis laxa focuses on managing the symptoms and treating other conditions.  Read More

  • De barsy-moens-diercks syndrome

    De Barsy Moens-Diercks syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. It is distinguished by short stature, developmental delays, and lax cutis (saggy skin that lacks elasticity). The syndrome is named after Dr. Georges de Barsy, who described the condition for the first time in 1931. It usually affects men and women equally. The severity and specific symptoms of De Barsy Moens-Diercks syndrome  Read More

  • E-d syndrome

    E-d syndrome is known as Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, EDS, or elastic skin. This is a type of disorder that mainly affects connective tissue. It is basically a genetic disorder.E-d syndrome is a dominant or recessive genetic condition.E-d syndrome occurs when only a single copy of an abnormal gene is inherited from either parent or can be the result of a new mutation (gene change) in the affected individual.  Read More

  • Ehlers danlos syndrome

    Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, EDS, or elastic skin, is a type of disorder that mainly affects connective tissue. It is basically a genetic disorder.E-d syndrome is a dominant or recessive genetic condition.E-d syndrome occurs when only a single copy of an abnormal gene is inherited from either parent or can be the result of a new mutation (gene change) in the affected individual.There are 50% chance of  Read More

  • Epiloia

    Cells that have Epiloia cease dividing when they ought to. This means that many parts of your body can develop tumours. While they are not cancerous, the areas where they are growing may experience issues. There are Treatments available that can reduce the tumours and increase your comfort.Cure or medications for EpiloiaIn case of seizures, anti-seizure medications may be prescribed. Other medications m  Read More

  • Hereditary spherocytosis (hs)

    Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) is a red blood cell disorder caused by a genetic mutation. Though there is no cure for this disorder, there are certain treatment options available depending on the severity of the condition.The treatments for Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS) are as follows:To slow the breakdown of red blood cells, a total or partial Splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen) is recommended based  Read More

  • Infantile sleep apnea

    Apnea is a term used to describe the temporary absence of spontaneous breathing. Infantile apnea occurs in children under the age of one year. Apnea may occur because of neurological impairment of the respiratory rhythm or obstruction of air flow through the air passages. The symptoms of infantile apnea include the stoppage of breathing during sleep, an abnormal bluish discoloration to the skin (cyanosis) and sometimes an unusually slow heartb  Read More

  • Neonatal lupus syndrome

    The most common symptom associated with neonatal lupus is a rash that consists of reddish, ring-like skin lesions and resembles the rash associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. The rash is temporary (transient), usually developing during the first few weeks of life and clearing up at some point during the next several months. In rare cases, skin lesions may persist into childhood. The face and scalp are most commonly affected. The raccoo  Read More

  • Primary anemia

    Pernicious anemia is a rare blood disorder characterized by the inability of the body to properly utilize vitamin B12, which is essential for the development of red blood cells. Most cases result from the lack of the gastric protein known as intrinsic factor, without which vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed. The symptoms of pernicious anemia may include weakness, fatigue, an upset stomach, an abnormally rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), a  Read More

  • Scalp defect congenital

    Individuals born with Aplasia Cutis Congenita lack skin (and therefore hair), in localized areas of the body, usually, but not always, on the scalp (70 percent of cases). In some cases, the trunk, arms, and/or legs may also be involved. Sometimes, the underlying bone may be missing as well as the skin. The affected area(s) are usually replaced with a thin transparent membrane. In some cases, these affected structures and other organs may be se  Read More

  • Systemic sclerosis

    The atypical growth of connective tissue caused by an autoimmune disorder is Systemic Sclerosis; the appearance and texture of skin change in this disease.Excess immune response destroys healthy tissue as an autoimmune disease. The immune system in this disease thinks the tissue in a body is an infection.Causes of SS:Systemic Sclerosis is caused due to following reasons:Genetics: Higher inci  Read More

  • Urticaria, perstans hemorrhagica

    Perstans hemorrhagica urticaria or Urticaria pigmentosa is a rash that most commonly affects children and young adults.It consists of reddish-brown lesions that, when rubbed, might cause hives or blisters.Darier's sign refers to this reaction.Mastocytosis is a kind of urticaria pigmentosa.Mast cells, which are part of your immune system, accumulate during this time. Mastocytosis can a  Read More