Congenital heart disease in adults

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Congenital heart disease in adults

Tests and diagnosis

  • Stress test A stress test — Overview covers what to expect and results of this heart test.
  • Coronary angiogram Coronary angiogram — Overview covers preparation, risks and results of this heart disease test.
  • Echocardiogram Echocardiogram — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this heart-imaging test.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Overview covers definition of this test to monitor your heartbeat.

Complications

  • Heart failure Heart failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart condition.
  • Aortic valve regurgitation Aortic valve regurgitation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this heart condition.
  • Aortic valve stenosis Aortic valve stenosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this heart condition.
  • Mitral valve regurgitation Mitral valve regurgitation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this heart disorder.
  • Mitral valve stenosis Mitral valve stenosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this heart valve disease.
  • Endocarditis Endocarditis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this heart infection.
  • Mitral valve prolapse Mitral valve prolapse — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this heart disorder.
  • Stroke Stroke — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of interruption of brain's blood supply.
  • Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypertension — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, risk factors and treatment of this lung condition.

Treatments and drugs

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