Congenital Heart Disease Definition
There are 150,000-200,000 children born each year with congenital heart disease in India. Many will die undiagnosed; some will be diagnosed but allowed to die anyway due to lack of medical facilities nearby or inability to afford medical treatment; and yet others will reach the appropriate hospital but at a stage too late to intervene. There is a dire need to create congenital heart disease awareness among people to help diagnose the condition and treat it.
Coronary Artery Disease Definition
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a major killer heart disease in both men and women. CAD is a disease in which cholesterol deposits on the inner wall of the heart blood vessels. These blood vessels carry oxygen to the heart. When a plaque builds up, the oxygen does not reach the heart in adequate amounts causing chest pain and a Heart Attack. CAD can also cause Heart Failure, Arrhythmia (electrical abnormality) and sudden death (SCD). Women tend to have CAD 10 years later than men but CAD remains as the number 1 killer.
Cushing Syndrome – An Overview
When there is a high level of the hormone cortisol in the body for long periods of time, one can develop a metabolic disorder known as Cushing syndrome.
Cystic Fibrosis – An Overview
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, causing serious damage over time. It is a genetic condition that alters how the body produces mucus, sweat, and digestive juices, making them abnormally thick and sticky. This thickened mucus tends to block ducts, tubes, and passageways in the body especially in the lungs and pancreas.
